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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-14 - Agenda Packet PC-HPCnVVCIVI0CK 1'x'9 LV 10 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA A. 7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Chairman Guglielmo Vice Chairman (Vacant) Commissioner Munoz Commissioner Oaxaca Commissioner Wimberly B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the ' time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individual members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non -controversial. They will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed for discussion. C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2018 C2. Consideration to adopt Adjourned Meeting (Workshop) Minutes of October 24, 2018 Page 1 of 5 NOVEMBER 14, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA D. DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Chairman may open the meeting for public input. D1. A Director's Report on the status of a condition of approval to install a Eucalyptus Windrow along the south side of Tract 18122, a nearly completed 76 -lot subdivision with a combined area of about 53 acres in the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the east side of East Avenue and about 150 feet north of the Foothill Freeway (SR - 210); APNs; 0225-062-01 through -20, 0225-085-01 through -18, 0225-452-01 through -20, 0225-546-01 through -18. Related Files: Variance DRC2009-00020 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00224. 0 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual or less as determined by the Chairman. Please sign in after speaking. E1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00097 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A review of a proposed public safety facility, consisting of multiple buildings with a combined floor area of about 21,200 square feet and a carport of 5,100 square feet, for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on a vacant property consisting of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres) in the Medium (M) Residential District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District, located at 8870 San Bernardino Road on the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road; APNs: 0207-101-48 and 0208-091-36, -56, -57, and -72. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234 and Variance DRC2018- 00162. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was prepared for consideration. E2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2018-00234 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to operate a public safety facility, consisting of multiple buildings with a combined 0 floor area of about 21,200 square feet and a carport of 5,100 square feet: for the Rancho Page 2 of 5 1\ V V GIV10r_M 1'+f LV 10 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Cucamonga Fire Protection District and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on a vacant property consisting of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres) in the Medium (M) Residential District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District, located at 8870 San Bernardino Road on the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road; APNs: 0207-101-48 and 0208-091-36, -56, -57, and -72. Related Files: Design Review DRC2018-00097 and Variance DRC2018-00162. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was prepared for consideration. E3. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VARIANCE DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request fora Variance to allow an increase in the maximum allowable height for perimeter screen and combina#iori ovalis that will be constructed for a proposed public safety facility, consisting of multiple buildings with a combined floor area of about 21,200 square feet and a carport of 5,100 square feet, for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on a vacant property consisting of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres) in the Medium (M) Residential District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District, located at 8870 San Bernardino Road on the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road; APNs: 0207-101-48 and 0208-091-36, -56, -57, and -72. Related Files: Design Review DRC2018-00097 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was prepared for consideration. F. COMMISSION BUSINESSlHISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION INTER -AGENCY UPDATES: COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: G. ADJOURNMENT I, Susan Shaker, Acting Executive Assistant 11 of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday, November 08, 2018, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. Page 3of5 IlVVCIylor—M 1dr+9 LV 10 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA susAw .shaleer Susan Shaker Acting Executive Assistant II City of Rancho Cucamonga If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting wi!I enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group_ To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table_ State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to_ Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under "Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda, Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record_ All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. �J Page 4 of 5 Ee 1'1 V V CIV10r— [ 1't3 ALU 1 0 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of $2,793 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular -phones and Pagers while theTheeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CitvofRC.us. 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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individual members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. NONE C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION Page 1 of 6 C1—Pgl CITY OF RANCHO CUCA OCTOtstK L4, LU -1 a HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non -controversial. They will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed for discussion. C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2018 Moved by Wimberly. seconded by Munoz, carried 4-0-1 (Oaxaca absent) to adopt the Consent Calendar. D. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Chairman may open the meeting for public input. D1. Presentation of a Resolution of Commendation to Rich Macias, Planning Commissioner. Commissioner Munoz presented the Resolution of Commendation to Chairman Macias. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual or less as determined by the Chairman. Please sign in after speaking. El. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2018-00459 -- JARY COCKROFT FOR BIANE FAMILY PROPERTIES — A request to establish and operate a personal and recreational vehicle storage facility on 3.81 acres of land in the General Industrial (GI) District, on the souih side of 81h Street, west of Hermosa Avenue, located at 10013 8th Street — APN: 0209-201-20. Related file: Design Review DRC2017-00448, Star( has prepared an Addendum to a previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for consideration_ CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 10, 2018. E2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2017-00448 — JARY COCKROFT FOR BIANE FAMILY PROPERTIES ,- A request to construct a personal and Page 2 of 6 C1—Pg2 Vt. I Uor-K &41 LV 10 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA recreational vehicle storage facility on 3.81 acres of land in the General Industrial (GI) District, on the south side of 8th Street, west of Hermosa Avenue, located at 10013 8th Street — APN: 0209-201-20. Related file: Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00459. Staff has prepared an Addendum to a previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for consideration. CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 10, 2018. Mike Smith, Senior Planner, stated the apphcant and staff is requesting another continuance, to an unspecified meeting date, to continue discussion on the conditions of approval and project details. Chairman Macias continued the public hearing from October 10, 2018 .and after seeing 'and hearing no one, closed the public hearing. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, -carried 4-0-1 (Oaxaca absent) to continue. the item to an unspecified meeting date as recommended by staff. E3. TIME EXTENSION DRC2018-00659 - ALEX MUSTAPHA - A request to allow for a one (1) year time extension of a previously approved Tract Map (SUBTT18928) for an 8 -unit townhouse development on 1.02 acres in the Medium (M) Residential District, on the west side of Carnelian Street, approximately 180 feet south of Calle Del Prado, located at 7490 Carnelian Street; APN: 0207-022-11. Related File: Time Extension DRC2017-00652. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines as a Class 32 Exemption (CEQA Section 15332) for In -fill Development Projects. Tom Grahn, Associate Planner gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file), Natalie Goss, representing the applicant, stated they are currently awaiting financing for the project. Chairman Macias opened the public hearing and after seeing and hearing no one, closed the public hearing. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Oaxaca absent) to adopt the resolution approving Time Extension DRC2018-00559 as presented by staff. F. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION Page 3 of 6 C1—Pg3 OCTOBER 24, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA INTER -AGENCY UPDATES: NONE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: Commissioner Wimberly stated there are projects being built in the City where the massing is significantly different than what they saw during the approval process and would like to see 3D modeling or virtual tours for projects in the future. Candyce Burnett_ City Planner, responded to Commissioner Wimberly by asking for clarification if he was looking for a formal policy change or for staff to require it as part of the formal application process for projects. Commissioner Wimberly replied he would like to see the adoption of a new policy and staff to make recommendations to the developers to provide additional materials so the Commission can see how projects will look when built -out due to future projects being primarily in -fill developments. Commissioner Munoz asked for clarification from staff if this would become a requirement of the developer or of staff. Ms. Burnett stated additional requirements that have been requested by the Planning Commission can be added to the development checklist for new projects and a new policy of the Commission can be created requiring other items be provided by the developer as part of the Design Review package_ She further stated that staff can bring back a policy to consider as a Director's item. Commissioner Munoz requested that staff bring back parameters as to what types of projects would require additional materials, Ms. Burnett said staff can look at the intensity of the project, such as larger residential developments exceeding a certain unit count or number of stories, that would require 3D renderings or a virtual tour and make recommendations using these specific guidelines. Page 4 of 6 C1—Pg4 VV 1 VaCI'[ Lat, LV 10 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA G. ADJOURNMENT r:zo rm The Commission will adjourn to a workshop held in the Rains Room for Pre -Application Review DRC2018-00526. I, Susan Shaker, Acting Executive Assistant 11 of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday, October 18, 2018, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. susaH. shaker Susan Shaker Acting Executive Assistant 11 City of Rancho Cucamonga INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under "Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. Page 5 of 6 C1-Pgs VL. I UtSCK 41F9 LV 10 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of $2,793 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us. Page 6 of 6 C1—Pg6 � Y . Y--• 1 - 0 A� ■ � PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RAINS ROOM RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA A. 7:00 P.M.* —CALL TO ORDER 7:30 PM Roll Call: Chairman Macias A Vice Chairman Guglielmo X Commissioner Munoz X Commissioner Oaxaca _A_ Commissioner Wimberly _X_ Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett,. City Planner,, Mike Smith, Senior Planner; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, Albert Espinoza, Assistant City Engineer; Susan Shaker, Acting Ezec Assistant ll, B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individual members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. NONE C. DISCUSSION ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION C1. PRE -APPLICATION REVIEW DRC2018-00526 - WATT COMPANIES - A request for pre - application review of a Mixed -Use project containing 120 attached townhome units, including 26 LivelWork units, on 7.93 acres in the Industrial Park (IP) District and the Haven Avenue Overlay District (HAOD), located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard east of Haven Avenue; APN: 0208-353-02. Page 1 of 4 C2—Pg 1 OCTOBER 24, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RAINS ROOM RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Tom Grahn, Associate Planner gave the staff report and presentation (copy on file)_ He noted site plan and architectural issues for discussion, Site plan issues include: orientation of the buildings and the live/work units to better relate to the existing office uses adjacent to the project. building massing and placement, common space areas, and better pedestrian access. Architectural issues include designing with more congruency with the surrounding buildings by providing more articulation in building planes, variations in units, roof style and fagades. Architect Alan Scales with KTGY. Mike Mann, landscape architect and Efrem Joelson with Watt Communities were in attendance and spoke about the design highlights and architectural details of the project, specifically noting the vehicular point of access off Foothill Blvd as the basis for the design that leads into the main common area, the deliberate placement of pedestrian walkways, points of access, and live/work . orientations of the e/work units to the existing cornmercial uses and parking lots_ Mr, Scales stated that an easement on the property and the shape of the lot was causing some design challenges, Mr. Joelson also noted there is an existing parking agreement between the three properties on the site and said they will be maintaining the required amount of parking spaces. In response to Commissioner Wimberly, he stated there are no deficiencies in the parking for the project. Commissioner Munoz said he appreciated the applicants hard work but cited concerns about the project regarding the high number of residential units versus the live/work units, the missing compatibility with the surrounding community and commercial uses, and the plotting, massing, and design of the buildings not being a good fit to the site. He stated he has seen the tendency over the last few years for developers to convert mixed use to purely residential and that a high density residential development doesn't belong in the proposed area_ He also noted his concern with the recreation area's proximity to the courthouse, police department, City Hall, and Foothill Blvd_ He further stated that the staff report comprehensively addresses staff concerns with the project and recommends the applicant read the staff recommendations thoroughly, address each concern and return for another pre -application workshop. Commissioner Wimberly concurred with Commissioner Munoz's comments - Vice -Chairman Guglielmo asked about the types of businesses that would be in the live/work units, if there was a demand for small business uses and if there was a demand analysis done to support the applicant's ideas, Mr. Joelson stated that he sees the project as more of a mixed use that comes from the surrounding businesses and/or the buyers having their business on the first floor and living in the floors above. He also confirmed that buyers could use the first -floor level as a living area if they didn't use it for work. Page 2of4 C2—Pg 2 v a vrr� w pmByAM ■ Y PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RAINS ROOM RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Vice -Chairman Guglielmo also noted concerns about the small size of the proposed green areas in relation to the size and number of units in the project and potential traffic flow problems with limited access points. He also asked if there was a shortage in parking. In response to Vice -Chairman Guglielmo, Mr, Grahn stated as part of the project the applicant would have to provide a parking study subject to peer review that will analyze the existing parking and the proposed parking, if there are deficiencies, and how they will be addressed. Mr. Joelson asked if there is support for a mostly residential development at this location. Commissioner Munoz replied.that a high-density residential development does not fit in that location, especially with the current design. The Commissioners recommended they come back to a pre -application workshop. D. ADJOURNMENT 8:20 PM I, Susan Shaker, Acting Executive Assistant II of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday, October 18, 2018, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. susaw shaieer Susan Shaker Acting Executive Assistant II City of Rancho Cucamonga INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. Page 3 of 4 CZ—Pg 3 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES RAINS ROOM RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so urider "Public Comments.' There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of $2,793 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting Is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CitvofRC.us. Page 4 of 4 C2 --Pg 4 REPORT DATE: November 14, 2018 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Candyce Burnett, City PlannVO INITIATED BY: Mike Smith, Senior Planner SUBJECT: A Director's Report on the status of a condition of approval to install a Eucalyptus Windrow along the south side of Tract 18122, a nearly completed 76 -lot subdivision with a combined area of about 53 acres in the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the east side of East Avenue and about 150 feet north of the Foothill Freeway (SR- 210); APNs: 0225-062-01 through -20, 0225-085-01 through -18, 0225-452-01 through -20, 0225-546-01 through -18. Related Files: Variance DRC2009-00020 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00224 BACKGROUND: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18122 was approved by the Planning Commission on November 9, 2011 for the purpose of subdividing the subject property into 76 lots for single-family residential development. Associated with this Tentative Tract Map approval was Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00224 which permitted the removal of numerous trees from the project site. A condition of approval for this Tree Removal Permit reads as follows: A set of replacement Eucalyptus windrows shall be planted along the entire south perimeter (parallel to the proposed equestrian trail) and part of the east perimeter (at Lot 16) of the subdivision as shown on the Preliminary Tree Removal Plan and Windrow Exhibit dated September 10, 2010." The subject property was sold to KB Home for the construction of the subdivision. The trees that were planted were not the species that was identified in the condition of approval. Staff will present an oral report that further discusses this issue. Staff is requesting that the Planning Commission provide direction on the next steps to address this matter. D1—Pg 1 STAFF REPORT DATE: November 14, 2018 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Candyce Burnett, City Planner INITIATED BY: Mike Smith, Senior Planner SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTAND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00097- RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A review of a proposed public safety facility, consisting of multiple buildings with a combined floor area of about 21,000 square feet and a carport of 5,100 square feet, for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department on a vacant property consisting of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres) in the Medium (M) Residential District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District, located at 8870 San Bernardino Road on the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road; APNs: 0207-101-48 and 0208-091-36, -56, -57, and -72. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234 and Variance DRC2018- 00162. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was prepared for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2018-00234 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to operate a public safety facility, consisting of multiple buildings with a combined floor area of about 21,000 square feet and a carport of 5,100 square feet, for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on a vacant property consisting of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres) in the Medium (M) Residential District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District, located at 8870 San Bernardino Road on the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road; APNs: 0207-101-48 and 0208-091-36, -56, -57, and -72. Related Files: Design Review DRC2018-00097 and Variance DRC2018-00162. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was prepared for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VARIANCE DRC2018-00162 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request for a Variance to allow an increase in the maximum allowable height for perimeter screen and combination walls that will be constructed for a proposed public safety facility, consisting of multiple buildings with a combined floor area of about 21,000 square feet and a carport of 5,100 square feet, for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and San E1-E3Pg1 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, and VAR DRC2018-00162 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 2 Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on a vacant property consisting of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres) in the Medium (M) Residential District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District, located at 8870 San Bernardino Road on the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road; APNs: 0207- 101-48 and 0208-091-36, -56, -57, and -72. Related Files: Design Review DRC2018-00097 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was prepared for consideration. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission take the following action: • Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project; and • Approve Design Review DRC2018-00097, Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234, and Variance DRC2018-00162 through the adoption of the attached Resolutions with Conditions of Approval. SITE DESCRIPTION: The project site is currently comprised of five (5) parcels with combined area of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres). The triangular-shaped project site has dimensions, of about 311 feet along its west perimeter and about 92 feet along its northwest perimeter. The street frontage of the site along Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road are about 473 feet and 305 feet, respectively (Exhibit B and C). In 2016, two (2) single-family residences were removed at the southeast corner of the site. As these residences were removed, the site is currently vacant. There are several trees located within the site and along the northeasterly perimeter near Vineyard Avenue. Most of the trees form a windrow along Vineyard Avenue. The northernmost point of the triangular- shaped property is the intersection of the Pacific Electric Trail and Vineyard Avenue. The site is generally bound by the trail to the north and northwest, and Vineyard Avenue to the east and northeast. The site is generally flat with an elevation change of about 14 feet (1,280' to 1,266') and a slope from the northwest to the southeast (Exhibit E). The existing land uses on, and General Plan land use and Zoning Designations for, the project site and the surrounding properties are as follows: E1—E3 Pg2 Land Use General Plan Zoning Site Vacant Medium Residential Medium M Residential District' North Single -Family Residences Low Residential Low L Residential District A artments2 Community Commercial (CC) Commercial Center South General Commercial District' Vine and Gateway) Single -Family Residences Low Residential Low L Residential District East Office Building Office Office Professional OP District West Cucamonga Canyon Flood Flood Control Flood Control (FC) District Control Channel 1- Foothill Boulevard Overla District FBOD ; 2—Le al, Non -Conforming Residences E1—E3 Pg2 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, AND VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 3 ANALYSIS: A. General — Design Review DRC2018-00097: The applicant, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD), i.e. the City's Fire Department, proposes to construct and operate a new public safety facility (Exhibit D, F, G, and H). The project will house facilities for both the Fire Department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, i.e. the City's Police Department. The proposed facility will replace the existing San Bernardino Road Fire Station 172 located about 0.90 mile to the east at 9612 San Bernardino Road and provide a new substation for the Sheriff's Department. The proposed facility has an overall floor area of about 21,000 square and consists of one main building (16,295 square feet) and a detached accessory (4,293 square feet) building (Exhibit F). The main building is located along the south side of the site. The primary, or front, elevation of the building faces south. Although it appears as one building, the fire station and substation occupy separate parts of the building — generally, the west and east halves, respectively, due to each Department's different operational requirements and characteristics. The facility will have a single public entrance and lobby that will be shared by both Departments. Within the Fire Department's part of the facility, there will be offices, living quarters (dorms, shower facilities, etc.), a fitness room, a meeting room, and a kitchen. There will also be a garage, or "apparatus bay", with a capacity forfour (4) Fire Department vehicles, (e.g. fire engine with a mix of other Department vehicles). Within the Sheriff's Department's part of the facility, there will be offices, a conference room, a room for briefing and report writing, locker rooms, and interview room. There will be no jail or similar confinement rooms at the facility. The accessory building, which will be located at the north side of the site, will be used by the Police Department for evidence/storage, maintenance, and future expansion of the substation. In addition to these buildings there will be two (2) carports. The larger of the two carports (Exhibit 1) will be located along the northeastern property line and will have the capacity for up to twelve (12) vehicles to park under it while the smaller carport is only large enough for one (1) oversize vehicle. There are large metal overhangs over the patio areas at the north side of the main building for shade and rain protection. Smaller metal overhangs are provided at the public entrance to the facility, at the staff entrances, and above the doors to the apparatus bay that house the RCFPD's vehicles and equipment. The architecture (Exhibit H) of the main building is strongly influenced by the operational requirements and characteristics of the facility. Its design and layout are purposeful to allow efficient housing and/or working spaces, facilitate the movement and storage of vehicles and equipment, and provide a secure environment. The massing of the main building is rectilinear with the most prominent feature being the garage. The housing and offices areas of the facility are less prominent but are scaled proportionally. For ease of maintenance, the exterior of the buildings will be constructed of concrete masonry units (blocks). Depending on the wall plane, these blocks have a precision (plain/flat), fluted, or split -face finish. There will be variation in the colors of these blocks depending on their location. Windows are generally limited to the office areas and the public entrance. Various areas around the windows at the east, west, and south sides of the building are finished with stucco. This provides contrast to the remainder of the surrounding wall plane. The roof of the facility (Exhibit G) is flat and will be screened by parapets with the exception of the roof above the apparatus bay. As it will be visible, the roof above the apparatus bay is constructed of E1—E3 Pg3 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, AND VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 4 standing seam metal and has a slight southward slope. Portions of the roof area of the main and accessory buildings are anticipated to have photovoltaic/solar panels installed on them in the future. Solar panels are not anticipated to be installed on the carports. Visibility of roof - mounted equipment (on the roof areas that are not above the apparatus bay) is minimized by metal screens. Altogether, the architecture of the building will have sufficient enhancements to make the facility aesthetically attractive without interfering with the functions of the facility. The architecture of the accessory building and other miscellaneous structures such as the trash enclosure follows that of the main building. A staff parking lot consisting of 18 parking stalls is located at the west side of the site. As noted previously, the Fire Department's vehicles and equipmentwill be stored in the apparatus bay. The Police Department's vehicles and equipment will be stored in the accessory building or under the carports. Public parking consisting of three (3) parking stalls is provided at the south side of the facility. Each parking lot is accessible via two separate driveways at San Bernardino Road. Access to the apparatus bay is at the rear of the main building via the driveway used for the both Departments' staff. A third driveway is provided for the exclusive use of Fire Department vehicles when they exit the apparatus bay. A fourth, smaller driveway is provided for access to the facility's trash enclosure. The rear (north and west) area of the site will be paved to allow maneuvering of large vehicles. Along the site's west side will be enclosures for trash bins and an emergency generator, and a fuel island. These areas, and the staff parking lot and patios, will be screened from the streets by walls. These walls will be constructed of decorative blocks that match the those used for the exterior walls of the proposed facility The wall along Vineyard Avenue will be a combination wall with a height of about 14 to 15 feet in height (as seen from the interior of the site) and 10 feet as seen from the street. It will have reduced visual massing and appear segmented due to horizontal offsets in the wall's alignment that will cause, for example, one part of the wall plane to be about 3 feet further back from an adjacent wall plane. As the height of the wall exceeds the maximum allowable height for walls in the Medium (M) Residential District, a Variance is required (Related File: Variance DRC2018-00162, discussed further below). Due to the grade difference between the Pacific Electric Trail and the site (about 10 feet), screening the view of the site from the trail with a block wall is not practical. The perimeter of the site along the trail and the flood control channel will be fenced instead. The use of fences is also expected to reduce the need for regular maintenance. The remainder of the site will be landscaped. Landscape coverage is about 21,000 square feet (19% of the site area) and will consist of trees and decorative ground cover (Exhibit L). As a Condition of Approval, the five (5) lots that comprise the project site will be merged into one parcel prior to issuance of permits for building construction. B. Parking: There are no parking requirements applicable to public safety facilities in the Development Code. However, as noted in Section A - General, eighteen (18) parking stalls for staff and three (3) parking stalls for the public are included in the project. The amount of staff parking that is needed is based on the anticipated staffing levels for the facility. The number of parking stalls for the public that has been provided is based on the size of the lobby (the only publicly accessible part of the facility). The calculation for it was based on the calculation used for offices, one (1) stall per 250 square feet of floor area. With a floor area of E1—E3 Pg4 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, AND VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 5 about 620 square feet, the parking requirement for the lobby is 2.48 stalls (rounding up as required by the Code). C. Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234: Section 17.16.120.A of the Development Code states that a Conditional Use Permit provides a process for a determination of requests for uses and activities whose effects on adjacent sites and surroundings need to be evaluated in terms of a specific development proposal for a specific site. Uses qualifying for a Conditional Use Permit are considered minor in nature, only have an impact on immediately adjacent properties, and can be modified and/or conditioned to ensure compatibility. The proposed use is a "Public Safety Facility' and is defined in Section 17.32.020.0.13 of the Development Code as a "facility operated by public agencies including fire stations, other fire prevention and firefighting facilities, and police and sheriff substations and headquarters, including interim incarceration facilities." Per Section 17.38.060.C— Allowed Land Uses (within the Foothill Boulevard Overlay District), allowed land uses are established by base zoning district as listed in Table 17.30.030-1 — Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Base Zoning District — of the Development Code. Public facilities are permitted, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed fire station would be equipped, staffed, operated, and maintained by RCFPD. The fire station would accommodate a crew of 9 (nine) personnel rotating over a 24-hour shift. This staffing would accommodate up to four (4) fire apparatus. Based on existing demands and records for RCFPD services at the existing Fire Station 172, personnel and equipment at the proposed fire station could respond to an average of about 3,650 calls per year. Medical emergencies were projected to constitute approximately 71 % of these calls. Fire, rescue, and hazardous conditions emergencies would involve an estimated 6% of those calls. The remaining calls would be for service, e.g. fire inspections, non -emergency, or false alarms. According to RCFPD records, they responded to an 8 -year (2010-2017) average of 3,207 annual incidents. This number of calls per year average equates to an average of nine (9) calls per day. Other activity at the proposed fire station would include minor ongoing vehicle fueling and maintenance activities. This would consist of oil, lube, and replacement of parts or installation of some equipment. Major maintenance activities such as engine and transmission overhauls would be completed at an off-site, factory -approved location. Periodic removal of waste oil and lubricants stored on-site in drums would be managed by a waste management vendor with all appropriate local, state, and federal requirements for hazardous materials. The proposed police substation would be equipped, staffed, operated, and maintained by the Sheriff. It is anticipated that the proposed substation would be staffed by about five (5) police personnel at any given time. This staffing would accommodate up to five (5) police vehicles at the substation. However, the Department's officers typically work 12 -hour shifts. Thus, twice per day half the assigned staff would be at the station at the same time. It is not expected that officers would drive to the substation more than twice in a 12 -hour shift. Regarding public visitors to the substation, between two (2) to three (3) visits per hour is anticipated between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, when the substation would be "open' to the public. E1—E3 Pg5 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, AND VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 6 The typical practice during incident responses for both the RCFPD and Police Department is to break traffic, when traffic is congested at intersections, and use sirens — at the discretion of the driver — to warn other drivers of the approaching emergency vehicle. Additionally, RCFPD emergency vehicles do not engage sirens until necessary along congested roadways or congested intersections. Responses to evening emergency calls can routinely occur without the use of sirens due to the limited traffic at night. Other activity at the proposed police substation would include minor vehicle maintenance activities such as the replacement light bulb and lenses (headlights, emergency lights, etc.). Vehicle maintenance such as oil and fluid changes, and major maintenance activities such as engine and transmission overhauls would be completed at an off-site, factory -approved location. As noted previously, there will be no jail or similar confinement rooms at the facility. The findings of facts below support the necessary Conditional Use Permit findings, which are required by the Development Code: Finding: The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code, Municipal Code, General Plan, and any applicable Specific Plans or City regulations/standards. Fact: The proposed facility is on a property designated in the General Plan and Zoning Map as Medium Residential and Medium (M) Residential District, respectively. Within the Medium (M) Residential District, public safety facilities are a permitted land use, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed public safety facility is designed in accordance with all applicable development standards of the Development Code such as building setbacks, building height, and parking. The only exception is the height of the combination screen/retaining wall along the northeasterly property line which is addressed through the review of Variance DRC2018-00162 that is associated with the proposed project. Finding: The site is physically suited for the type, density, and intensity of the proposed use including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints and can be conditioned to meet all related performance criteria and development standards. Fact: The project site is comprised of five (5) lots of irregular shapes and sizes with a combined area of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres). As a Condition of Approval, the five (5) lots will be merged into one parcel prior to the issuance of permits for building construction and the project site is suitable for the proposed use. The site is suitable for a public safety facility, and the project will have the required vehicular access and parking, the necessary utility services are all available, and there are no physical constraints on the site that will affect the operations of the facility. The project can, and will, be conditioned to meet all applicable performance criteria and meets all applicable development standards (except for the above - noted combination screen/retaining wall). Finding: Granting the permit would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity in which the project is located. E1—E3 Pg6 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, AND VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 7 Fact: The operation of the proposed project will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity in which the project is located. The primary purpose of the proposed project will be public safety. The facility will enable the Fire and Police Departments to serve the community more efficiently and more effectively. Response times to incidents will be reduced. Operational inefficiencies cause by, for example, the layout of the older, existing facility and reliance on one, centrally located station will be addressed by the new fire station and police substation, respectively. The project is designed to meet all applicable performance criteria and Development Code standards (except for the above -noted combination screen/retaining wall). The project can, and will, be conditioned appropriately to minimize any potential impacts to adjacent properties. D. Variance DRC2018-00162: The proposed project includes the construction of a combination screen/retaining wall along the northeasterly property line and generally parallel to Vineyard Avenue (second page of Exhibit D). Per Table 17.48.050-1 of the Development Code, within residential districts the maximum allowable wall height is 6 feet along the yard area and property line that is adjacent to a street (such as the frontage of the project site along Vineyard Avenue). Although the proposed project is not a residential project, as it is within the Medium (M) Residential District it is subject to this requirement. The proposed subject wall will be between 14 to 15 feet (maximum) in height. The lower 4-5 feet of the wall will be a retaining wall while the upper 10 feet of the wall will be a screen wall, i.e. a combination wall. The height of the wall will be most apparent as seen from the interior of the project site (within the large paved area between the facility's main and accessory buildings. As seen from Vineyard Avenue the wall will have an apparent height of 10 feet (Exhibit J). A special method applies for measuring the height of a combination wall that separates terrain with a difference in grade (elevation) on opposite sides of a wall. Per Section 17.48.030.A of the Development Code, the height of such a wall is measured at the midpoint of the retaining portion of the wall to the top of the screen wall. The measurement is taken on the side with the lowest grade. Therefore, although the actual height of the proposed wall is 14 to 15 feet, the calculated height of it is about 12 to 12.5 feet, or 6 to 6.5 feet above the maximum height allowed by the Development Code. To allow the height of the wall to exceed this limit, a Variance is required, and is reviewed, according to Section 17.20.030 of the Development Code. The findings of facts below support the necessary Variance findings, which are required by the Development Code: Finding: Strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would result in a difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this Code. Fact: The purpose of the technical standard for the maximum height of walls in residential districts is to ensure that their residential character is preserved. Walls that are over 6 feet in height can be out -of -scale relative to a person and/or a house, cast large shadows, impact views, and impact the appearance and aesthetic of a residential property and the overall neighborhood. However, the combination wall that is the subject of this Variance request is for a non-residential project. As a public safety facility, for operational and security reasons a E1—E3 Pg7 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, AND VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 8 wall with a height of over 6 feet is necessary to screen the interior of the site from view along Vineyard Avenue and secure the facility. Additionally, the proposed wall will not affect any other properties as it will not be along a shared property line. The properties to east are developed with an office, one single-family residence, and the historic Rains House. The proposed wall will be minimally visible from the single-family residence due to an existing perimeter wall on the west side of that property. Visibility of the proposed wall from the Rains House will be very limited as the distance between the house and the project site is about 200 feet. Reducing the height of the combination wall to the height allowed by the Development Code would not be practical. The elevation of the street surface of Vineyard Avenue increases by about 10 feet from south to north (1,265' to 1,275'). Relative to the finished surface elevation (about 1,270') of the paved area between the main and accessory buildings of the facility, the surface of the street will be about 5 feet higher at the northeast side of the project site. This results in the need for a wall of similar height to retain the soil. Complying with the height requirement specified in the Development Code would result in a screen wall portion of the combination wall to be limited to 3.5 feet, i.e. 6 feet - 2.5 feet (half the retaining wall height) _ 3.5 feet. A screen wall of that height would not adequately screen the interior of the site from Vineyard Avenue and secure the facility. Finding: There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone. Fact: The elevation of the street surface of Vineyard Avenue increases by about 10 feet from south to north. Relative to the finished surface elevation of the paved area between the main and accessory buildings of the facility, the surface of the street will be about 5 feet higher at the northeast side of the project site. Due to the triangular shape of the project site, options and space are limited and it is not possible to adjust the plotting and/or orientation of the facility's buildings, relocate the paved area, or construct a series of, for example, two (2) 6 - foot high walls. Similarly, it is not possible to raise the finished surface of the project site to minimize the grade difference. Doing so would increase the grade difference at San Bernardino Road and significantly affect vehicle access, especially for vehicles such as a fire engine. Furthermore, a public safety facility in a residential district is unique and, unlike the project site, most properties in the Medium (M) Residential District are on generally flat terrain with minimal variations in topography. Finding: Strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same zone. Fact: The project site is generally flat with an elevation change of about 14 feet and a slope from the northwest to the southeast. The increase in the allowable height of the proposed wall will ensure that the interior of the project site is adequately screened and secured. The project site is in an area that is near hillside terrain, e.g. the Redhill community, where there are differences in grade between properties or between a property and an adjacent street. A property with such topography without combination walls would be less usable. If the applicant could not construct the proposed wall, the feasibility of the subject property for a public safety E1—E3 Pg8 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, AND VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 9 facility would be diminished. Also, as noted above, unlike the project site, most properties in the Medium (M) Residential District are on generally flat terrain with minimal variations in topography. Finding: The granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same zone. Fact: Combination walls for adequate screening and security are common for residential and non-residential properties. The project site is in an area that is near hillside terrain where the property owners have constructed combination walls. An increase in the allowable height of such a wall is regularly requested, and often granted, in areas. Some of these walls are similar in height to the proposed wall. If the applicant could not construct these walls, the proposed public safety facility would have to be significantly redesigned. Also, as noted above, most properties in the Medium (M) Residential District are on generally flat terrain with minimal variations in topography. Finding: The granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. Fact: The height of the proposed combination wall will be between 14 to 15 feet. The height of this wall will be most apparent from the interior of the project site. The height of the wall as seen from the Vineyard Avenue will be limited to 10 feet. It will be similar in height to other combination walls that have been constructed at other locations in the City with similar topographic conditions. The wall itself will screen activity, equipment, and vehicles from public view that would otherwise be visible without it. The proposed wall will be constructed of decorative blocks consistent with the City's design standards/guidelines for walls facing area within public view and/or adjacent to the public right- of-way. The wall is designed to match the materials used for the proposed facility. To reduce its visual massing, the wall will appear segmented due to horizontal offsets in the wall's alignment that will cause, for example, one part of the wall plane to be about 3 feet further back from an adjacent wall plane. Furthermore, landscaping consisting of ground cover and new trees will be installed/planted along the entire length of the wall between it and the street. E. Desictn Review Committee: The proposed project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee (Macias, Oaxaca, and Granger) on May 15, 2018 (Exhibit L). Staff presented the proposal to the Committee. As there were no significant issues with the project, the Committee accepted Staff recommendation to approve the project as proposed. The Design Review Committee recommended that the project be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review and action. Technical Review Committee: The proposed project was reviewed by the Technical Review Committee on May 15, 2018. Staff discussed the conditions of approval for the project and the applicant accepted the conditions of approval. The Technical Review Committee recommended that the project be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review and action. E1—E3 Pg9 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, AND VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 10 G. Neighborhood Meeting: A Neighborhood Meeting was conducted at Valle Vista Elementary School located at 7727 Valle Vista on May 17, 2018. Notifications for the meeting were sent to all owners of property within 660 feet of the project site. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information about the project, receive comments, and answer questions about it. In attendance were approximately six (6) property owners/residents; representatives from HMC Architects (the architecture firm that prepared the proposal); and representatives from the Fire, Police, Engineering, and Planning Departments. The architects presented the project and, afterwards, they and the Department representatives fielded general questions relating to the design and operational characteristics of the facility. The owners/residents asked about the use of sirens by emergency vehicles responding to incidents. Both the Fire and Police Department representatives indicated that the sirens would be used as needed during the day but only sparingly at night (due to lighter traffic). They also stated that the sirens would be activated as the emergency vehicles approached the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road, and not immediately upon exiting the facility. Some of those in attendance asked if a jail would be at the facility. The Police Department representative stated that there would not and that detainees would be taken to the County's West Valley Detention Center (located at 4th Street and Etiwanda Avenue). These responses were satisfactory to those in attendance. Lastly, an owner of the property of one of the apartment buildings to the south (opposite side of San Bernardino Road) asked about parking for his tenants following the construction of the facility. Some of them were parking on San Bernardino Road. The architect and Staff noted that due to the locations and spacing of the facility's driveways, parking would not be possible on the street in front of the facility (after it was built). The Engineering Department representative indicated that parking is not allowed in the street and that the apartment tenants would have to park in the parking lot of the apartment building. It was later confirmed by Staff that parking is not legally permitted along the street and there are "No Parking" signs present. There were no additional significant questions/comments. H. Public Art: This project is required to provide public art as outlined in Chapter 17.124 of the Development Code. Based on the square footage of the proposed public safety facility the total art value required per Section 17.124.020.C, is $21,000. The applicant is working to incorporate public art as part of the project. A condition has been included pursuant to the Development Code that requires the public art requirement to be met prior to occupancy. I. Tribal Consultation (Assembly Bill 52): As required by Assembly Bill 52 (AB52), the City submitted Tribal Consultation Requests to the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians — Kizh Nation; Morongo Band of Mission Indians; San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians; San Manuel Band of Mission Indians; Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians; and the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians following a completeness determination for Design Review DRC2018-00097. The notices were mailed on April 17, 2018 and provided for a 30 -day comment period ending on May 17, 2018. On April 23, 2018 the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians — Kizh Nation responded with a request for consultation, which was held on June 14, 2018. On May 15, 2018 the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians responded with a request for plans and the cultural and geotechnical reports for the project. Staff provided to them the requested information. Following the consultations, both Tribal governments provided to Staff the mitigation measures that they wanted included in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative E1—E3 Pg10 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, AND VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 11 Declaration that was being prepared by the City's environmental consultant, Placeworks. Should any undocumented archaeological or cultural resources be discovered during ground disturbing activities, adherence to the proposed mitigation measures will ensure that all impacts will be less than significant. J. Environmental Assessment: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, RCFPD and the City contracted Placeworks, an environmental consultant, to prepare an Initial Study (IS) of the potential environmental effects of the project (Exhibit N). Based on the findings contained in that IS, it was determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures related to Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, and Tribal Cultural Resources there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared for circulation and review. Placeworks provided public notice of the public comment period and of the City's intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Staff received an email a representative from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. on October 8, 2018. The comments in the email were about the design of the facility's trash enclosure and a statement indicating that the facility is subject to Assembly Bill AB1826 regarding organics recycling including both food and green waste. Staff also received an email from the tribal government of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on October 10, 2018. This email confirmed receipt of the IS/MND and that they had reviewed the document and had no further comments (first and second letters in Exhibit M). Staff received one comment letter in response to the circulated IS/MND from the San Bernardino County Public Works Department (SBCPWD) on November 1, 2018. The comment letter stated that since the project is near the San Bernardino County Flood Control District's (District) Cucamonga Channel, any proposed activity within the right-of-way would need an encroachment permit from the District. Also, any District facilities built by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) will require the District to obtain approval from the USACE (third letter in Exhibit M). No encroachment into the District's right-of-way is necessary nor anticipated. Therefore, no permits are required, and the necessity of such permits and any impacts associated with the construction do not need to be addressed in the MND prior to certification. Therefore, no revisions to the IS/MND were required in response. A Mitigation Monitoring Program has also been prepared to ensure implementation of, and compliance with, the mitigation measures for the project. FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed public safety facility will be the replacement for an existing fire station (Fire Station 172) and include a new substation to supplement the Police Department's existing station (Central Station adjacent to City Hall). The primary purpose of the proposed project will be public safety. The facility will enable the Fire and Police Departments to serve the community more efficiently and more effectively. Response times to incidents will be reduced. Operational inefficiencies caused by, for example, the layout of the older, existing facility and reliance on one, centrally located station will be addressed by the new fire station and police substation, respectively. E1—E3 Pg 11 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, AND VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 12 The primary fiscal impacts associated with the proposed public safety facility will be the costs associated with its construction, operation, and maintenance. However, all the funding comes from the RCFPD's general fund. The RCFPD's budget is independent from the City and requires no subsidy. The funding for the operation and maintenance of the proposed public safety facility will come from current funding sources allocated to Fire Station 172. Fire Department personnel and equipment currently assigned/located at Fire Station 172 will be reassigned/relocated to the new facility. Similarly, Police Department personnel and equipment for the substation will be reassigned/relocated from Central Station. Energy usage and costs will be reduced as the facility is designed according to current energy efficiency standards. Therefore, maintenance costs are expected to relatively neutral compared to the existing fire station. COUNCIL GOAL(S) ADDRESSED: The proposed project will ensure that the project will contribute to the realization of several City Council goals. The General Plan discusses policies relating to public safety, the provision of public safety services, and the development and readiness of public safety facilities. For example: "Policy PS -1.10: Review and determine needs for future system improvements when indicated by key performance measures. The fundamental strategy of the RCFPD Strategic Plan is to provide appropriate Fire Station location (distribution) and staffing in order to effectively handle various emerging service demands (concentration). While statistics may indicate more frequent demands in certain parts of the community, a serious fire or life-threatening emergency can and does occur at any place, any time, throughout the community. Therefore, it is a goal that all areas of the community can be reached within the timeframe established by the adopted service goals within the Fire Strategic Plan." "Policy PS -4.2: Maintain, and improve where feasible, police response times to all calls for service and require that a minimum four -minute response time is maintained for emergency calls. Response times to emergency and non -emergency calls are impacted by a number of factors including population growth, traffic patterns, location and number of stations, and number of officers on duty." This item was advertised as a public hearing with a regular legal advertisement in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all owners of property within a 660 -foot radius of the project site. Shortly thereafter, a resident contacted Staff in response to the notification. She had concerns about the traffic generated by the facility. Staff responded that a project of this type does not generate significant traffic due to its purpose and operational characteristics. Also, the traffic impacts were analyzed during the City's review of the project. She was informed that she could send to the City a letter discussing her concerns and, in turn, Staff would include it in this Staff Report for review and consideration by the Planning Commission. Staff also informed her that during the public hearing a representative from the Engineering Department would be available to address her questions. No letter was subsequently received. No further comments have been received in response to these notifications. EXHIBITS: Exhibit A - Vicinity Map E1—E3 Pg 12 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, AND VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 13 Exhibit B - Aerial Map Exhibit C - Site Utilization Map with Zoning Exhibit D - Site Plan Exhibit E - Grading Plan and Sections Exhibit F - Floor Plans (with Roof Plan for the Accessory Building) Exhibit G - Roof Plan (Main Building only) Exhibit H - Elevations Exhibit I - Plan and Elevations for Covered Carport Exhibit J - Elevation of the Combination Wall (as seen from Vineyard Avenue) Exhibit K - Landscape Plan Exhibit L - Design Review Committee Action and Comments (May 15, 2018) Exhibit M - Responses to Circulated Initial Study Exhibit N - Initial Study Parts I, II, and III Draft Resolution of Approval for Design Review DRC2018-00097 Draft Resolution of Approval for Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234 Draft Resolution of Approval for Variance DRC2017-00162 E1—E3 Pg13 T � ST IIII 1 •orryor LAI `���� ' HISTORIC 66 8TH ST - 5T a t\r°' - db ?.fix wrtlw-gNrwxy `Nx+ANIN. wNpuxixdp ! - .? j ^?nsbna NAQ•+xq 6� s! {k t tr. °9. 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C..n rswo-mrn+ru lc. v. �A«TGBamW. S4e _�f eFVM Bw M.v. SW i awv.renrar 6u.3Rnro SW .w ' � ♦ rxptxnprwr�P.'.a+ wYieu L. r� sw 4 I i - � �mo..rm�� y'•�rnm. �o. i'. �r .«r3«r�xry 5H .na0e3r m5q � l� �Fbtnn Vaar».rem.. rG. l - R w r� r 1 1rnM 5r>a 4. <G pn� W+. saaus _ WATER EFFMIERT F 14DS RPE WORKSHEET 1EV1Mp 11YE5 n uwa.a5.rr. w.n v.ngra.sHanacx rr hsasE.« Ian...., r'......, .r ” F� .. u E>myxmtlEraaeeaanaonaema ao-wq ..r rw«rr, xr.�..,•.. _ •' Fmy.s«nMew Rew. n.r� E.xy T«r _. � �� Nvnirrp rC fa.M.YM1Ymsaf ' '9 CmnnnrV.Wh Mnm MnNir«. i _ - Ec zr .«MP/EsupraRxFAFrE WwpnapnM1 nor ir, neo. ,. CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE MASTER PI AN j L1.1 11rIr% 1 1 aJr LV IV —/ .VV r -.1V1. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA ACTIONS CITY HALL 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE A. CAL• L TO'ORDER; . 7.00 PM Roll Call: Ray Wimberly X Rich,Macias X Candyce Burnett Donald Granger X Alternates: Lou Munoz Tony Guglielmo Francisco Oaxaca B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general ,public to address the Committee on any item listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Committee from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Committee may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Staff Coordinator, depending upon the number of individuals members of the audience. This is a professional businessmeeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. C. PROJECT REVIEW ITEMS The following items will be presented by the applicant and/or their representatives. Each presentation and resulting period of Committee comment is limited to 20 minutes. Following each presentation, the Committee will address major issues and make recommendations with respect to the project proposal. The Design Review Committee acts as an advisory Committee to the Planning Commission. Their recommendations will be forwarded to the Planning Commission as applicable. The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Committee may open the meeting for public input. C1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00097 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (RCFPD) -A review of a proposed public safety facility, consisting of multiple buildings with a combined floor area of about 22,450 square feet, EXHIBIT L Page 1 oft E1 -E3 Pg35 lvle�% I I %PY w I W- i .vv r.in. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA ACTIONS CITY HALL 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on a vacant property consisting of five (5) parcels with a combined area of 113,256 square feet (2.6 acres) in the Medium (M) Residential District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District, located at the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road; APNs: 0207-101-48 and 0208-091-36, -56, -57, and -72. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234 and Variance DRC2018-00162. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts has been prepared for consideration The Committee reviewed the site plan, building plotting, and architecture of the proposed project and accepted it as proposed. The Committee recommends approval of the project to the Planning Commission. D. ADJOURNMENT The Design Review Committee has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an 11:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only with the consent of the Committee. ADJOURNED AT 7:15PM I, Lois J. Schrader, Planning CommissionSecretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on day, Thursday, May 3, 2018, at least seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. .LAOS Lois J. Schrader Planning Commission Secretary City of Rancho Cucamonga If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting,. please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. Page 2 of 2 E1—E3 Pg36 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith May 15, 2018 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTAND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00097 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (RCFPD) - A review of a proposed public safety facility, consisting of multiple buildings with a combined floor area of about 22,450 square feet, for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on a vacant property consisting of five (5) parcels with a combined area of 113,256 square feet (2.6 acres) in the Medium (M) Residential District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District, located at the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road; APNs: 0207-101-48 and 0208-091-36, -56, -57, and - 72. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234 and Variance DRC2018- 00162. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts has been prepared for consideration. Site Characteristics and Backaround The project site is comprised of five (5) parcels with combined area of 113,256 square feet (2.6 acres). The triangular-shaped project site has dimensions of about 311 feet along its west perimeter and about 92 feet along its northwest perimeter. The street frontage of the site along Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road are about 473 feet and 305 feet, respectively. At the southeast corner were two (2) single-family residences. As these residences were removed in 2016, the site is currently vacant. There are several trees located on the site. The majority of the trees form a windrow along Vineyard Avenue. The northernmost point of the triangular-shaped property is the intersection of the Pacific Electric Trail and Vineyard Avenue. The site is generally flat with an elevation change of about 14 feet (1280' to 1266') and a slope from the northwest to the southeast. The site is generally bound by the trail to the north and northwest, and Vineyard Avenue to the east and northeast. On the opposite sides of the trail and Vineyard Avenue are single-family residences. The site is partially bound on the west by a flood control channel. To the south, across San Bernardino Road is a set of two (2) houses and a commercial center (Vineyard Gateway). The zoning of the property is Medium (M) Residential District. The zoning of the properties to the north, northwest, and northeast is Low (L) Residential District while the properties to the east are Low (L) Residential District and Office Professional (OP) District. The zoning of the property to the south is Community Commercial (CC) District. The zoning of the flood control channel is Flood Control (FC) District. The project site and the property to the south are also within the Foothill Boulevard Overlay District. Proiect Overview: The applicant, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD), i.e. the City's Fire Department, proposes to construct and operate a new public safety facility. The project will house facilities for both the applicant and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, i.e. the City's Police Department. The proposed facility will replace the existing San Bernardino Road Fire Station 172 located at 9612 San Bernardino Road and be a new substation for the Police Department. The facility has an overall floor area of about 20,000 square and consists of one main building (about 15,700 square feet) and a detached accessory (about 4,100 square feet). E1—E3 Pg37 DRC COMMENTS DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (RCFPD) May 15, 2018 Page 2 The main building is located along the south side of the site. The primary, or front, elevation of the building faces south. Although it appears as one building, the fire station and substation occupy separate parts of it — generally, the west and east halves, respectively — due to each Department's different operational requirements and characteristics. The facility has a single public entrance and lobby that will be shared by both stations. The accessory building is located at the north side of the site and will be used by the Police Department for evidence/storage, maintenance, and future expansion of the substation. In addition to these buildings there are two (2) carports with a combined coverage of about 6,500 square feet (large enough for twelve (12) vehicles). There are large metal overhangs over the patio areas at the north side of the main building for shade and rain protection. Smaller metal overhangs are provided at the public entrance to the facility, at the staff entrances, and above the doors to the garages that house the RCFPD's vehicles and equipment. The architecture of the main building is strongly influenced by the operational requirements and characteristics of the facility. Its design and layout are purposeful to allow efficient housing and/or working spaces, facilitate the movement and storage of vehicles and equipment, and provide a secure environment. The massing of the main building is rectilinear with the most prominent feature being the garage. The housing and offices areas of the facility are less prominent but are scaled proportionally. For ease of maintenance, the exterior of the buildings will be constructed of concrete masonry units (blocks). Depending on the wall plane, these blocks have a precision (plain/flat), fluted, or split -face finish. There will be variation in the colors of these blocks depending on their location. Windows are generally limited to the office areas and the public entrance. Various areas around the windows at the east, west, and south sides of the building are finished with stucco. This provides contrast to the remainder of the surrounding wall plane. With the exception of the roof above the garage, the roof of the facility is flat and will be screened by parapets. As it will be visible, the roof above the garage is constructed of standing seam metal and has a slight southward slope. Portions of the overall roof area are anticipated in the future to have solar panels installed on them. Visibility of roof -mounted equipment is minimized by metal screens. Altogether, there is sufficient architectural interest without interfering with the functions of the facility. The architecture of the accessory building and other miscellaneous structures such as the trash enclosure follows that of the main building. A staff parking lot consisting of 18 parking stalls is located at the west side of the site. The Fire Department's vehicles and equipment will be stored in the garage. The Police Department's vehicles and equipment will be stored in the accessory building or under the carports. Public parking consisting of three (3) parking stalls is provided at the south side of the facility. Each parking lot is accessible via two separate driveways at San Bernardino Road. Access to the garage is at the rear of the main building via the driveway used for the Departments' staff. A third driveway is provided for the exclusive use of Fire Department vehicles when they exit the garage. The rear area of the site will be paved to allow maneuvering of large vehicles. This area, and the staff parking lot and patios, will be screened from the streets by block walls. Due to the grade difference between the Pacific Electric Trail and the site (about 10 feet), screening the view of the site from the trail with a block wall is not practical. The perimeter E1—E3 Pg38 DRC COMMENTS DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (RCFPD) May 15, 2018 Page 3 of the site along the trail and the flood control channel will be fenced instead. The use of fences is also expected to reduce the need for regular maintenance. The remainder of the site is landscaped. Landscape coverage is about 21,034 square feet (19% of the site area) and will consist of trees and decorative ground cover. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Maior/Secondary Issues: None Policy Issues: None Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the proposed project as submitted to the Planning Commission. Design Review Committee Action: Staff Planner: Mike Smith Members Present: E1—E3Pg39 �t Smith, Michael From: Gary Koontz <gkoontz@burrtec.com> Sent: Monday, October 08, 2018 11:08 AM To: Smith, Michael Cc: Mike Arrequin; Ceballos, Linda Subject: Public Safety Facility NOI Attachments: Standard Trash Enclosure.pdf Mr. Smith, We have received the NO1 for the new Public Safety Facility located at 8870 San Bernardino Road. We have reviewed the Conceptual Site Plan and offer the following comments regarding waste and recycling services. The Site Plan shows a trash enclosure at the east end of San Bernardino Road. It is accessed by a separate gated driveway. The enclosure is sized to accommodate four bins. It appears that there is only one double swing gate to service all four bins. In order to service the rear bins, most of the other bins will have to be removed from the enclosure. I have attached an enclosure layout that allows for all bins to be removed for service with minimal movement of the other bins. Please be advised that this facility is subject to the requirements of AB1826 regarding organics recycling including both food and green waste. Therefore, containers should be provided for trash, recycling, and organics (food and green). Food waste can be collected in either 2 cubic yard bins or multiple 65 -gallon carts. If you believe that our comments should be included as comments for the EA/MND, I will prepare a formal letter for submittal. Thanks Gary Koontz Facility Project Manager Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. 9890 Cherry Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 (909)429-4200 EXHIBIT M E1—E3 Pg40 Smith, Michael From: Jessica Mauck <JMauck@sanmanuel-nsn.gov> Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 9:45 AM To: Smith, Michael Subject: RE: Design Review DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, and Variance DRC2018-00162 Hi Mike, This e-mail serves as a confirmation that SMBMI received and reviewed the draft IS/MND for this project, and has no further comments. Regards, Jessica Mauck CULTURAL RESOURCES ANALYST 0:(909)864-8933 x3249 M:(909)725-9054 26569 Community Center Drive Highland California 92346 SAN, MANUEL BANDOF•:� MISSION INDIANS From: Jessica Mauck Sent: Friday, June 1, 2018 10:51 AM To:'Smith, Michael' Subject: RE: Design Review DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, and Variance DRC2018-00162 Thanks, Mike! From: Smith, Michael[mailto:Michael.Smith@cityofrc.usj Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2018 6:58 PM To: Jessica Mauck Subject: RE: Design Review DRC2018-00097, CUP DRC2018-00234, and Variance DRC2018-00162 Hello, Jessica Your comments have been received and the mitigations will be incorporated into the Mitigated Negative Declaration as requested. If you have any questions, let me know. Thanks. Mike Smith Senior Planner E1—E3 Pg41 825 East Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0835 1 Phone. 909.387.7910 Fax: 909.387.7878 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY November 1, 2018 City of Rancho Cucamonga Attn: Mike Smith, Senior Planner 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91730 Department of Public Works • Mood Control • Operations • Solid Waste Management • Sunecot • Transportation Transmitted Via Email Kevin Blakeslee, P.E. Oireclor File: 10(ENV)-4.01 RE: CEQA — NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Dear Mr. Smith: Thank you for allowing the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works the opportunity to comment on the above -referenced project. We received this request on October 9, 2018 and pursuant to our review, the following comments are provided: Permits/Operations Support Division (Melissa Walker, Chief, 909-387-7995): Since this project is near the San Bernardino County Flood Control District's (District) Cucamonga Channel facility, any proposed activity within the right-of-way would need an encroachment permit from the District. Also, any District facilities built by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will require the District to obtain approval (408 -permit) from the USACE. If these permits are required, their necessity and any impacts associated with the construction should be addressed in the MND prior to certification. We respectfully request to be included on the circulation list for all project notices, public reviews, or public hearings. In closing, I would like to thank you again for allowing the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works the opportunity to comment on the above -referenced project. Should you have any questions or need additional clarification, please contact the individuals who provided the specific comment, as listed above. Sincerely, MR. Perry S s ingg Planner Environmental Management MRP:PE:sr Email: MiChael.Smilh(dcitvofRC.us October 2018 1 Initial Study NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD (DRC2018-002341 DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097) Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District/City of Rancho Cucamonga Prepared for: City of Rancho Cucamonga Contact: Mike Smith, Senior Planner 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730 909.774.4317 Prepared by: PlaceWorks Contact: Jorge Estrada, Senior Associate 3 MacArthur Place, Suite 1100 Santa Ana, California 92707 714.966.9220 info@placeworks.com www.placeworks.com PLACEWORKS EXHIBIT N E1—E3 Pg43 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (California Public Resources Code (PRC) Sections 2100 et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations (CCR) Sections 15000 et seq.), the City of Los Rancho Cucamonga has completed this Mitigated Negative Declaration (HIND) for the project described below based on the assessment presented in the attached Initial Study. LEAD AGENCY: City of Rancho Cucamonga PROJECT TITLE: New Public Safety Facility at 8870 San Bernardino Road PROJECT LOCATION: The project site is at 8870 San Bernardino Road, Rancho Cucamonga, California. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project involves the development of a new public safety facility at 8870 San Bernardino Road (project site) in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. After clearing the project site, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) and the City (the project applicant) would develop the site with a new public safety facility that would house facilities for both RCFPD and San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department (Slietiff). The project involves RCFPD relocating its existing San Bernardino Road Fire Station 172 from 9612 San Bernardino Road to the project site, approximately one mile west of the current fire station location. The replacement fire station building would be configured similar to other RCFPD stations. The fire station building would also house a substation for the Sheriff. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The project site is vacant and mostly consists of bare or exposed soil. Two single-family residences were formerly located along the southern boundary of the site, with frontage along San Bernardino Road. The residences were demolished in recent years and only graded pads and concrete driveways remain. Several ornamental trees line the northwestern boundary of the site; a few ornamental trees and shrubs are also scattered throughout the site. DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: The MND and supporting Initial Study for the proposed project are available for public review at the following locations: • Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, Planning Department, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 • Rancho Cucamonga Public Library, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga SUMMARY OF IMPACTS: The attached Initial Study was prepared to identify the potential effects on the environment from development and operation of the proposed project and to evaluate the significance of those effects. Based on the em-ironmental analysis, the proposed project would have no impacts or less -than - significant impacts related to the following environmental issues: • Aesthetics • Agriculture and Forestry Resources • Cultural Resources • Geology and Soils • Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Hazards and Hazardous Materials • Hydrology and Nater Quality • Land Use and Planning • Mineral Resources • Noise • Population and Housing • Public Services • Recreation • Transportation and Traffic • Utilities and Service Systems Page 1 of 2 E1 -E3 Pg45 The environmental assessment presented in the Initial Study identifies potentially significant environmental impacts related to air quality, biological resources, and tribal cultural resources. However, compliance with the mitigation measures identified in the Initial Study would reduce potentially significant impacts related to these environmental issues to less than significant levels. Findings. It is hereby determined that, based on the information contained in the attached Initial Study, the proposed project would not have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Mitigation measures necessary to avoid the potentially significant effects on the environment are included in the attached Initial Study, which is hereby incorporated and fully made part of this MND. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has hereby agreed to implement each of the identified mitigation measures, which will be adopted as part of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Page 2 of 2 E1 -E3 Pg46 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................1 1.1 PROJECTLOCATION......................................................................................................................1 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING.....................................................................................................2 1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................. 11 1.4 CITY ACTIONS REQUESTED ....................................................................................................30 2. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST..................................................................................31 2.1 BACKGROUND................................................................................................................................31 2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED..........................................32 2.3 DETERMINATION (CO BE COMPLETED BY THE LEAD AGENCY) ........................ 32 2.4 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS...............................................................33 3. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS.....................................................................................43 3.1 AESTHETICS....................................................................................................................................43 3.2 AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES..................................................................49 3.3 AIR QUALITY...................................................................................................................................53 3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES......................................................................................................... 62 3.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES .............................................................................................................69 3.6 GEOLOGY AND SOILS................................................................................................................ 73 3.7 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.............................................................................................78 3.8 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS DfATERIALS....................................................................... 82 3.9 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY.................................................................................. 87 3.10 LAND USE AND PLANNING..................................................................................................... 97 3.11 MINERAL RESOURCES................................................................................................................ 99 3.12 NOISE................................................................................................................................................100 3.13 POPULATION AND HOUSING...............................................................................................111 3.14 PUBLIC SERVICES........................................................................................................................111 3.15 RECREATION................................................................................................................................113 3.16 TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC................................................................................................113 3.17 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES...........................................................................................118 3.18 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS.....................................................................................124 3.19 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.................................................................130 4. MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM......................................133 S. REFERENCES............................................................................................................143 6. LIST OF PREPARERS................................................................................................147 CITYOF RANCHO CUCAMONGA.......................................................................................................147 PLACEWORKS..............................................................................................................................................147 Odober 2018 E1 -E3 Pg47 Page i NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Table of Contents APPENDICES Appendix A Air Quality and GI IG Background and Modeling Data Appendix B Biological Resources Technical Report Appendix C Cultural Resources Assessment Report Appendix D Paleontological Resources Assessment Report Appendix E Geotechnical Exploration Appendix F Geologic Fault Investigation Appendix G Preliminary Drainage Study Appendix f I Noise Background and Modeling Data Appendix I Trip Generation Analysis Page d E1—E3 Pg48 Placelrlo kr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY QRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00182, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Figure List of Figures Table of Contents Page Figure Regional Location.................................................................................................................................3 Figure2 Local Vicinity.........................................................................................................................................5 Figure3 Aerial Photograph................................................................................................................................. 7 Figure4 Site Photographs...................................................................................................................................9 Figure 5 Conceptual Site and Landscape Plan...............................................................................................13 Figure 6 Conceptual Street Rendering: North View from San Bernardino Road....................................15 Figure 7a Conceptual Building Elevations: Fire Station.................................................................................17 Figure7b Conceptual Building Elevations: Fire Station.................................................................................19 Figure 8a Conceptual Building Elevations: Police Substation.......................................................................21 Figure 8b Conceptual Building Elevations: Police Substation.......................................................................23 Figure9 Lighting Analysis.................................................................................................................................51 Figure 10 Vegetation Communities...................................................................................................................65 List of Tables Table 1 Number of RCFPD Incident Responses for Calendar Years 2010-2017 ..................................12 Table 2 Maximum Daily Regional Construction Emissions......................................................................55 Table 3 Maximum Daily Regional Operational Phase Emissions.............................................................56 Table4 Localized Construction Emissions................................................................................................... 57 Table 5 Localized Construction Emissions With Mitigation.....................................................................58 Table 6 Localized Onsite Operational Emissions........................................................................................59 Table7 Project -Related GHG Emissions.....................................................................................................80 Table 8 Construction Best Management Practices......................................................................................89 Table 9 Project -Related Construction Noise, Energy -Average (LQ Sound Levels, dBA...................105 Table 10 Vibration Source Levels for Common Construction Equipment.............................................107 Table 11 Average Annoyance Vibration Levels from Construction Equipment....................................108 Table 12 Architectural Damage Vibration Levels from Construction Equipment................................109 Table13 Project Trip Generation(Vehicles)................................................................................................114 Table 14 Project Trip Generation (Passenger Car Equivalent)..................................................................114 Table15 Water Demand and Wastewater Generation................................................................................126 Table16 Landfill Capacity ...............................................................................................................................128 Table17 Solid Waste Generation...................................................................................................................128 Table 18 Mitigation Monitoring Requirements............................................................................................133 Oetober2018 E1—E3 Pg49 Page iii NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY ORC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Table of Contents TGi tinge iatentionnl�, left blank. E1—E3 Pg50 Plarell%ner NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, ORC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Abbreviations and Acronyms AAQS ambient air quality standards AB Assembly Bill ACM asbestos -containing materials ADT average daily traffic amsl above mean sea level AQMP air quality management plan AST aboveground storage tank BAU business as usual bgs below ground surface BIvfP best management practices CAA Clean Air Act CAFE corporate average fuel economy CalARP California Accidental Release Prevention Program CalEMA California Emergency Management Agency Cal/EPA California Environmental Protection Agency CAL FIRE California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection CALGreen California Green Building Standards Code Cal/OSHA California Occupational Safety and Health Administration CalRecycle California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery Caltrans California Department of Transportation CARB California Air Resources Board CBC California Building Code CCAA California Clean Air Act CCR California Code of Regulations CDE California Department of Education CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CERCLA Comprehensive EnvironmentalResponse, Compensation and Liability -Act cfs cubic feet per second CGS California Geologic Survey CMP congestion management program CNDDB California Natural Diversity- Database CNEL community noise equivalent level Oetoberr2018 E1 -E3 Pg51 Page P NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC201840097 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Abbreviations and Acronyms CO carbon monoxide CO2e carbon dioxide equivalent Corps US Army Corps of Engineers CSO combined sewer overflows CUPA Certified Unified Program Agency CV\VD Cucamonga Valley Water District C\VA Clean Water Act dB decibel dBA A -weighted decibel DPM diesel particulate matter DTSC Department of Toxic Substances Control EIR environmental impact report EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FHWA Federal Highway Administration FTA Federal Transit Administration GHG greenhouse gases G\VP global warming potential HCb[ Highway Capacity Manual HQTA high quality transit area HVAC heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change L& day -night noise level LAR equivalent continuous noise level LBP lead-based paint LCFS low -carbon fuel standard LOS level of service LST localized significance thresholds Mu• moment magnitude MCL maximum contaminant level MEP maximum extent practicable mgd million gallons per day PlarelFo kt E1 -E3 Pg52 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DR02018.00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MMT trillion metric tons MPO metropolitan planting organization IVIT metric ton MWD Metropolitan \\later District of Southern California NAHC Native American Heritage Commission NOx nitrogen oxides NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System 03 ozone OHS California Office of Emergency Services PM particulate matter POnV publicly owned treatment works PPM parts per million PPV peak particle velocity RCFPD Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act REC recognized environmental condition RIVIP risk management plan RAIS root mean square RPS renewable portfolio standard R\VQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board SB Senate Bill SCAG Southern California Association of Governments SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District SIP state implementation plan SLM sound level meter SoCAB South Coast Air Basin Sox sulfur oxides SQMP stormwater quality management plan SRA source receptor area [or state responsibility area] SUSMP standard urban stormwater mitigation plan SNP State Water Project SXVPPP Storm Nater Pollution Prevention Plan S\VRCB State Water Resources Control Board Oclober 2018 E1 -E3 Pg53 Abbreviations and Acronyms Page iii NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00182, 8 DRC2018-00097 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Abbreviations and Acronyms TAC toxic air contaminants TNM transportation noise model tpd tons per day TRI toxic release inventory TI'CP traditional tribal cultural places USFXVS United States Fish and Wildlife Service USGS United States Geological Survey UST underground storage tank U\VMP urban water management plan V/C volume -to -capacity ratio VdB velocity decibels VHFHSZ very high fire hazard severity zone VIVIT vehicle miles traveled VOC volatile organic compound WQMP water quality management plan WSA water supply assessment Pnge viii E1 -E3 Pg54 PinrelVorks 1. Introduction The proposed project involves the development of a new public safety facility at 8870 San Bernardino Road in the City of Rancho Cucamonga (City). The project site would house facilities for both the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (Sheriff). The project involves RCFPD relocating its existing San Bernardino Road Fire Station 172 from 9612 San Bernardino Road to 8870 San Bernardino Road (project site) in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, approximately one mile west of the current fire station location. The replacement fire station building would be configured similar to other RCFPD stations. The fire station building would also house a substation for the Sheriff. In addition to the main building that will house the new fire station and Sheriff's substation, the project includes a smaller detached building that will house evidence storage space and a garage for the Sheriff. The City, as lead agency, is responsible for preparing environmental documentation in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to determine if approval of the discretionary actions requested and subsequent development would have a significant impact on the environment. As defined by Section 15063 of the CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study is prepared primarily to provide the lead agency with information to use as the basis for determining whether an environmental impact report (FIR), Negative Declaration, or Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) would be appropriate for providing the necessary environmental documentation and clearance for the proposed project. This Initial Study has been prepared to support the adoption of an MND. 1.1 PROJECT LOCATION The 2.45 -acre project site, which has an address of 8870 San Bernardino Road (APNs 0207-101-48 and 0208- 091-36, -56, -57, -72), is in the western portion of the City of Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino County (see Figures 1, Regional Location, and 2, Local Midnih). As shown in Figure 3, Aerial Phoeograph, the project site is generally bounded by San Bernardino Road to the south; Vineyard Avenue to the cast and northeast; and the Cucamonga Creek Channel and Trail, an engineered flood control concrete channel that includes a paved bicycle and pedestrian path, to the west. The Pacific Electric Trail, a multi-purpose regional trail consisting of a paved bicycle path and an earthen equestrian trail, passes next to the northwestern site boundary. The site is fenced and there is currently no access to the site. Regional access to the pioject site is from State Route 210 (SR -210), approximately 1.7 miles to the north via Carnelian Street, which intersects Vineyard Avenue approximately 200 feet north of the site. Interstate 10 (I-10) also provides regional access to the project site—the freeway is approximately 2.6 miles south of the site. Foothill Boulevard (State Route 66), also known as Historic Route 66, passes approximately 850 feet south of the project site (see Figure 2). Foothill Boulevard is one of the City's primary east -west commercial corridors. 0aober2018 E1 -E3 Pg55 Page 1 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 1. Introduction 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 1.2.1 Existing Land Use As shown in Figures 3, Aerial Pbotogiapb, and 4, Site Pbotograpbr, the project site is vacant and mostly consists of bare or exposed soil. Two single-family residences were formerly located along the southern boundary of the site, with frontage along San Bernardino Road. The residences were demolished in recent years and only graded pads and concrete driveways remain. Several ornamental trees line the northwestern boundary- of the site; a few ornamental trees and shrubs are also scattered throughout the site. Among the trees onsite, there are three mance Eucalyptus trees inthe southwestern portion of the project site (see Figure 3). An approximately four -foot high retaining wall runs along a portion of the north -central part of the project site, connecting to the Pacific Electric Trail overpass bridge. Chain-link fencing runs along the entire site boundary. A 60 -foot -wide casement, which serves electrical and telecommunication needs, passes north -south through the western half of the site. Wooden poles with electrical and telecommunication lines run along the easement, as well as along the southern project boundary. 1.2.2 Surrounding Land Use As shown in Figure 3, surrounding uses include single-family residences and a commercial building to the east and northeast, across Vineyard Avenue, and multi -family residential and commercial uses to the south, across San Bernardino Road. The Pacific Electric Trail, a multi-purpose regional trail consisting of a paved bicycle path and an earthen equestrian trail, passes next to the northwestern site boundary. The Cucamonga Creek Channel and Trail, an engineered flood control concrete channel that includes a paved bicycle and pedestrian path, passes next to the western site boundary. To the northwest, on the opposite side of the Pacific Electric Trail, are single-family residences; to the west, on the opposite side of the Cucamonga Creek Channel and Trail, are multi -family residences. Additionally, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, there is an existing landscape hedge located just outside of and abutting the northern/northeastern site boundary—the hedge includes a linear stand of mature Eucalyptus trees and approximately half a dozen Sycamore trees. 1.2.3 Existing General Plan and Zoning The City's General Plan land use designation for the project site is Medium Residential (8.0-14.0 dwelling units per acre). The project site is similarly zoned Medium (4 Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is overlain with the Foothill Boulevard Overlay District (FBOD) (Rancho Cucamonga 2018). The Medium Residential land use designation and zoning allow for detached and attached residential units. Public safety facilities are permitted through City issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. The FBOD establishes special zoning regulations applicable to properties along Foothill Boulevard (State Route 66 or Historic Route 66), one of the City's primary east -west commercial corridors. Page 2 E1 -E3 Pg56 Ptaall%rkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Figure 3 -Aerial Photograph 1. Introduction Project Boundary 0 200 Source. Google Earth Pro, 2017 Scale E1—E3 Pg57 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Figure 1 - Regional Location 1. Introduction (y r �San Gabriel Mountains„ ye y `ted �/�7�. 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Page 10 E1—E3 Pg64 Plarelf7orkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN SERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-OD162, 6 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 1. Introduction 1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION RCFPD provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the City from seven fire stations, including Fire Station 172 at 9612 San Bernardino Road in Rancho Cucamonga. The Sheriff provides police protection services to the City- from its police station at 10510 Civic Center Drive in Rancho Cucamonga. The project being proposed involves the development of a new public safety facility that would house facilities for both RCFPD and the Sheriff (Proposed Project) at 8870 San Bernardino Road (the project site) in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Following is a detailed description of the Proposed Project's overall site plan and character and the various development features/elements and improvements that would be implemented under the project. Project phasing and construction details are discussed below in Section 1.4.6, Pr jed Phasing and Conslivaiou. 1.3.1 Site Plan and Character After clearing the project site, RCFPD and the City (the project applicant) would develop the site with a new public safety facility- for both RCFPD and the Sheriff. Specifically, the Proposed Project involves RCFPD relocating its existing Fire Station 172 from its current location at 9612 San Bernardino Road to 8870 San Bernardino Road (the project site), approximately one mile west of the current Fire station location. The project site would also house a Sheriff's substation. Figure 5, Coneeptual Site and Landreape Plan, illustrates the overall site and landscape design of the Proposed Project. The main building, which would house the fire station and Sheriffs substation, would front onto San Bernardino Road. The building would encompass approximately 16,295 square feet, be one to two stories in height (mostly one story, with two -stories for the apparatus bays), and configured similar to other RCFPD and Sheriff stations. The fire station would provide new apparatus bays that will house up to four fire apparatuses (two bays wide, two bays deep), including a paramedic engine and a reserve engine. The fire station includes a kitchen/dining room, dayroom, conference room, fitness room, dorm rooms, bathrooms with showers, a locker room, a laundry room, office space, a maintenance shop, storage and utility rooms, and a shared lobby. It should be noted that the existing fire station at 9612 San Bernardino Road would be vacated and no changes are proposed to the existing facility. For purposes of evaluating the potential impacts of the Proposed Project, the existing fire station would remain as is. The Sheriff's substation would be located on the eastern end of the main building. The substation includes a briefing/report writing room, men's and women's lockers and restrooms with showers, a breakroom, interview rooms, amino storage and evidence packing rooms, office space, a reception area, and a shared lobby area. The Sheriffs substation also includes a detached building that would be used for evidence storage and a garage. The building includes an evidence storage room, a garage, and a small office with a restroom. As shown in Figure 5, the detached building would be located in the northern end of the project site. The building would encompass approximately 4,293 square feet and be one story in height. October 2018 E1 -E3 Pg65 Page 11 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 1. Introduction Other site structures include carports near the Sheriff's evidence storage and garage building, covered patios towards die rear of the fire station building, and a walled and covered enclosure for solid waste and recycling bins along the western site boundary (see Figure 5) Figure 6, Concepntal Sbeel Rendering- 1�lorlh T/iem fi-on San Bernardino Road, Figures 7a and 7b, Conceptual Building Elevations. Fite Station, and Figures 8a and 8b, Conceptual Building Elevations: Police Snhrlation, illustrate the conceptual building elevations and architectural style and elements/ features of the proposed buildings. As shown in these figures, the buildings would feature various colors and textures of masonry block; stucco walls; metal roof and canopies; precast concrete window surrounds, and glass windows and doors. The various colors and textures of masonry block would be introduced to balance the intended permanence of the buildings with the people scale of the facility. Precast concrete window surrounds would be utilized to accentuate the openings from the white smooth plaster at the public side of die building. Metal standing seam would be used at the high apparatus bay roof along with metal panels to screen the mechanical units. Other project Eeatures/elements—such as staffing and operations, parking; vehicular access and circulation improvements, infrastructure improvements, and landscape improvements—axe discussed in detail below 1.3.2 Staffing and Operations Fire Station The proposed fire station building would be equipped, staffed, operated, and maintained by RCFPD. The fire station would accommodate a fire station crew of 9 personnel rotating over a 24-hour shift. This staffing would accommodate up to four fire apparatus (e.g., one paramedic engine and one reserve engine with a mix of other fire vehicles). Based on existing fire engine demands and records for RCFPD services at the existing Fire Station 172 at 9612 San Bernardino Road, personnel and equipment at the proposed fire station could respond to between 3,500 and 3,800 calls per year, with medical emergencies projected to constitute approximately 71 percent of these calls, and fire, rescue, and hazardous conditions emergencies involving an estimated 6 percent of these calls. The remaining calls would be for service (e.g., fire inspections), non- emergency, or "good intention" (i.e., false alarms) where service is requested but not needed. As presented in Table 1, RCFPD responded to an 8 -year (2010-2017) average of 3,207 annual incidents. The 3,207 calls -per -year average equates to an averaged 9 calls per day. It is expected that the majority of the calls are medical -related or false alarms, consistent with the majority of calls for most fire agencies. Table 1 � Number of RCFPD Incident Responses for Calendar Years 2010.2017 Calendar Year Responses 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Average 2,652 1 2,758 1 3,025 3,276 3,360 3,452 3,492 3,643 3,207 Source: Rancho Curamonna Fire Prolection Dsbtt. Age 12 E1—E3 Pg66 Placelr/orks m NEW PUPJC SAFETY FACT III V Al IS IV SAN SEP%ARCINJ PC AD INITIAI STU O. RAY.CH: CLIC AM ONCA FIRE ORn TLCII ON DIST RICIIC I IV OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Figure 5 - Conceptual Site and Landscape Plan 1. Introduction PLANTING LEGEND � rvE FEATURE LEGEND 9 uw•: 0 «ei-n,arv. A :Flu ] lduNe Ltl4no "NV SMug3eu ' l 1 I C.wPI . Gam¢aWla«in - y�♦ _ // •"ma+ r.... w..w«ar,xrw+ro.r«.au.m.. 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Introduction Source: HMC Architects, 2018 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2O18-00234, DRC2O18-00162, 8 DRC2O18-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 1. Introduction Tbirpage inlentional.1), left blank. Page 76 E1 -E3 Pg70 Platen7o kr _m I m w -o to V NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Figure 7a - Conceptual Building Elevations: Fire Station 1. Introduction NORTH ELEVATION HMC Architects. 2018 0 30 Scale (Feet) NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 1. Introduction This page intentional f, ISO blank. 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Introduction NORTH ELEVATION Source: HMC Architects, 2018 0 20 Scale (Feet) Plo,rlFF1.1 r NEW PUBLIC SAFETY .FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 1. Introduction Tbir page i7ue7rtrarn!!}' left blank. Pnge 22 PlareU%rkf E1 -E3 Pg76 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Figure 8b - Conceptual Building Elevations: Police Substation 1. Introduction SOUTH ELEVATION Source: HMC Architects. 2018 WEST ELEVATION 0 20 Scale P/orell%arks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 1. Introduction TGa7 page intentionally left blalik. Page 24 E1—E3 Pg78 Placelf7orks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 1. Introduction During incident responses, the typical practice for emergency vehicles is to break traffic at intersections and use sirens — at the discretion of the driver — to warn other drivers of the emergency vehicle approach when traffic is congested. However, typically emergency vehicles do not engage sirens until necessary along congested roadways or congested intersections. Responses to nighttime emergency calls can routinely occur without the use of sirens due to the limited nighttime traffic. In addition to responding to incidents, personnel at the proposed fire station would perform minor ongoing vehicle fueling and maintenance activities. This would consist of oil, lube, and replacement of parts or installation of some equipment. However, major maintenance activities such as an engine, ttanstnission, and pump overhaul would be completed at an offsite, factory -approved shop. Periodic removal of waste OR and lubricants stored onsite in drums would be managed by a waste management vendor, as well as with all appropriate local, state, and federal requirements for hazardous materials. Sheriff's Substation The police substation would be equipped, staffed, operated, and maintained by the Sheriff. At this time, it is anticipated that the proposed substation would be staffed by approximately five (plus or minus one) police personnel at any given time. This staffing would accommodate up to five police vehicles at the substation. However, police deputies typically work 12 -hour shifts, which results in two times a day that half the assigned staff would be at the station at once. It is not expected that deputies would drive to the substation more than mice in a 12 -hour shift. Regarding public visitors to the substation, two to three arrivals per hour is anticipated within the substation's proposed hours of operation from S:OOAM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. During incident responses, the typical practice for police vehicles is to break traffic at intersections and use sirens — at the discretion of the driver — to warn other drivers of the police vehicle approach when traffic is congested. Responses to nighttime emergency calls can routinely occur without the use of sirens due to the limited nighttime traffic. In addition to responding to incidents, personnel at the proposed police substation would perform minor vehicle maintenance activities, such as fight bulb and lease replacements. However, oil and fluid changes as well as major maintenance activities such as an engine, transmission, and pump overhaul would be completed at an offsite, factory -approved shop. 1.3.3 Landscaping and Site Features/Amenities Landscaping As shown in Figure 5, Conceptual Site and Landscape Plan, the Proposed Project's landscape plan would include a variety of new trees, shrubs, and groundcover along the building perimeters, within the parking and common areas, and along the perimeter of the project site. An enhanced landscape scheme is proposed for the southeastern corner of the project site. The landscape plan for this area includes a dry stream bed with boulders and ornamental grasses, granite cobble in mortar setting bed, a monument sign, and various shrubs and ornamentaltrees. Oetober 2018 E1—E3 Pg79 Page 25 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018.00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 1. Introduction Proposed tree types would include but not be limited Eucalyptus, sycamore, oak, citrus, and myrtle trees. Project development would include the removal of a handful of existing trees onsite (approximately three, all Eucalyptus). However, it would provide a greater number of new trees (approximately 46) than currently exist. Additionally, as shown in Figure 5„ the majority of the existing stand of mature Eucalyptus trees and Sycamore trees located just outside of and abutting the northern/northeastern site boundary would be protected in place. Further, a new stand of Eucalyptus trees would be planted along the northern and eastern site boundaries to help screen exterior views into the public safety facility. Site Features and Amenities As shown in Figure 5, a block wall would be constructed along the project perimeter. A walled and covered enclosure would be provided along the western site boundary for the provision of bins for solid waste and recycling. A walled enclosure would also be provided for the proposed electric generator, which would be located on the western end of the project site, just north of the solid waste enclosure. Site lighting would consist of building -mounted light fixtures; lighting. for walkways and common areas; lighting for the internal drive aisles and parking areas; street lights; security lighting; and interior lighting for the buildings. Street lighting would also be provided along San Bernardino Road. Outdoor seating areas (covered patios) for fire and police personnel use would be provided towards the rear of the fire station building. Additionally, an open-air outdoor seating area with large shade trees would be provided towards the rear of the project site, adjacent to the Sheriff's substation building. 1.3.4 Access, Circulation, and Parking As, shown in Figure 5, Conceptual Site and I andscape Platt, vehicular access to the project site would be provided via driveways off San Bernardino Road. The western -most driveway would provide access to the solid waste enclosure area—access to this area by the solid waste collector would be via an ornamental gate. The main driveway, which is just east of the solid waste enclosure area, would connect to an internal U-shaped drive aisle. This driveway would be restricted to RCFPD and Sheriff personnel use, including emergency vehicles and apparatuses, via a motorized rolling gate. Fire engines would enter this driveway and loop into the covered bays within the fire station building. In an emergency, fire engines would exit onto San Bernardino Road via a proposed driveway in the south-central part of the site. The eastern -most driveway would lead into a small visitor/public parking area. Pedestrian access to the project site would be provided via a new public sidewalk along San Bernardino Road, which would connect to the existing public sidewalk system surrounding the project site. Currently, there is no public sidewalk on the north side of San Bernardino Road. Internal pedestrian circulation would be via the proposed U-shaped drive aisle. As shown in Figure 5, onsite parking (both covered and uncovered) for RCFPD and Sheriff personnel would be provided in the western and northeastern portions of the project site. Covered parking would be provided within carports near the Sheriff's evidence storage and garage building. Visitor/public parking spaces would be provided in the southeastern part of the project site, abutting the main building entry. Approximately 31 RW 26 E1—E3 Pg80 Plarelvorks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC201840162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 1. Introduction parking spaces (28 private and 3 public, including handicap) would be provided onsite. Additionally; a crushed -gravel parking area for additional parking (as and when needed) would be provided along the western site boundary—it would be flanked between the solid waste and electrical generator enclosure areas. Access to this additional parking area would be via a gated entry from the western -most driveway. Further, a bicycle rack for up to six bicycles (e.g., bicycle rack) would be provided onsite. 1.3.5 Fueling Island and Electrical Generator As shown in Figure 5, a fueling island with bollards would be placed in the western end of the project site The fueling island includes an aboveground fuel storage tank and fuel dispenser—it provides diesel fuel for the fire apparatuses. An above -ground electrical generator would be located west of and adjacent to the fueling island—the generator would be used for emergency purposes only in the event of power failure. The generator would be enclosed with an eight -foot high block will, with access provided via a pedestrian gate and a vehicular gate. The proposed underground diesel fuel storage tank would also provide fuel to the electrical generator. 1.3.6 Infrastructure Improvements 1.3.6.1 WATER The Cucamonga Valley Water District would provide potable water service to the project site. As a part of the Proposed Project, onsite potable water lines would connect to the existing offsite water main in San Bernardino Road. Proposed potable water infrastructure improvements would entail demolition of any existing lines onsite (those that served the previous single-family residences of the site), trenching and installing new lines, and connection to the existing main line in San Bernardino Road. No offsite water line construction or upsizing would be required to accommodate the Proposed Project. However, some construction would occur within the public right-of-way of San Bernardino Road in order to make the necessary infrastructure connections to the existing water main. 1.3.6.2 WASTEWATER The Cucamonga Valley Water District would provide wastewater service to the project site. Wastewater service for the Proposed Project would be provided via new internal sewer lines that connect to the existing sewer trunk in San Bernardino Road. Proposed wastewater infrastructure improvements would entail demolition of any existing lines onsite (those that served the previous single-family residences of the site), trenching and installing new lines, and connection to the existing trunk line in San Bernardino Road. No offsite wastewater line construction or upsizing would be required to accommodate the Proposed Project. However, some construction would occur within the public right-of-way of San Bernardino Road in order to make the necessary infrastructure connections to the existing sewer trunk. 1.3.6.3 DRAINAGE Under existing conditions, the project site is relatively flat and site drainage is an overland flow traveling in a southerly direction towards San Bernardino Road. The entire project site is pervious and void of any October 2018 E1 -E3 Pg81 Page 27 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 1. Introduction impervious surfaces. There are no water quality devices/features onsite to provide any treatment for stormwater runoff generated onsite. Additionally, there are no existing or proposed storm drains downstream in either San Bernardino Road or Vineyard Avenue to connect to. Stormwater site runoff currently drains directly onto the surface of San Bernardino Road. Upon project completion, approximately 90 percent of the project site would consist of impervious areas (e.g., building pads, parking area paving, cement walkways) and the remainder would be pervious. Under proposed conditions, stormwater runoff from the project site would be conveyed similar to existing conditions, continuing to flow southerly via new onsite drainage collection and treatment systems. Site drainage improvements needed to accommodate the Proposed Project would include new storm drain pipes, catch basins, and water -quality treatment features (i.e., infiltration gravel trenches and an underground infiltration chamber, dry stream bed with boulders and ornamental grasses). Once runoff enters the catch basins, it would be conveyed via storm drain pipes to the infiltration trenches in the southern and southwestern ends of the project site, where runoff would be treated before being infiltrated. Higher return - period storm flows not captured onsite would continue onto the surface of San Bernardino Road. 1.3.6.4 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Plans for utilities that would serve the Proposed Project include provision of electricity (Southern California Edison), natural gas (Southern California Gas Company), telecommunications facilities (including AT&T, Charter Communications, Verizon, Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility), cable service (Time Warner), and solid waste (Burrtec Waste Industries). All new utility infrastructure for electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, and cable service would be installed underground or placed in enclosed spaces (e.g., utility closets). Additionally, the existing wooden poles with electrical and telecommunication lines that run north -south through the western half of the site, as well as those that run east -west along the southern site boundary, would be removed and undcrgrounded. 1.3.7 Green Building and Sustainability The Proposed Project is required to be designed using green building practices, including those of the most current California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen [Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Part 11]; incorporated by reference in Chapter 15.26 (Green Building Standards Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code). Some of the green building practices/ features that would be incorporated into the Proposed Project include: ■ Site planning maximized vegetated open space by 10 percent of the total site area. ■ Building geometry- includes a sloped apparatus bay's roof to allow for natural daylight to enter clearstory windows to the north, and a slight overhang to shade the south facade. ■ Covered parking is proposed near the Sheriffs evidence storage and garage building to reduce heat island effect along with high solar reflectance index (SRI) roofs. Page 28 E1—E3 Pg82 PlaeeFoi-kr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 1. Introduction Is Two public transportation lines are within one-quarter mile of the project site and electric vehicle charging stations are proposed on site. ■ Bike racks are provided at the main building entry for guest and staff use. ■ Walkability is emphasized with basic amenities including grocery store, cafe, restaurants, and post office within one-quarter mile. In Human health and wellness opportunities are promoted with nearby access to the Cucamonga Creek and Pacific Electric Trails, which abut the western and northwestern site boundaries, respectively, and offer 18 miles of trail activities for cyclist, inline skaters, horseback riding, and walking. ■ The building's energy budget is anticipated to perform better than the California Energy Code requirement with its efficient LED lighting and efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. The Proposed Project would meet and exceed CALGreen standards. Other green building practices/ features would be considered by the City as the Proposed Project is refined during the design and construction phase. 1.3.8 Project Phasing and Construction Upon approval of the Proposed Project by the City, project development is anticipated to be completed in three phases—site clearing, grading and earthwork, and construction. Overall construction is estimated to take approximately 16 months, starting in late summer/early fall 2018. Due to construction timing and the potential for earthwork losses, the project applicant anticipates an approximate balanced earthwork. However, a provision of approximately 2,500 cubic yards of both import and export may be required to accommodate project development. 1.3.9 Project Entitlements The following entitlements are needed to implement the Proposed Project. Conditional Use Permit Per Section 17.30.030 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements) of the City's Development Code (Title 17 of the City's Municipal Code), public safety facilities are perunitted in the Medium (NI) Residential District through City- issuance of a conditional use permit The Proposed Project requires approval of a conditional use permit (DRC2018-00234). Variance The Proposed Project requires City issuance of a variance (DRC2018-00234). Specifically, a variance is required for increased wall heights. The perimeter wall proposed along the eastern site boundary, starting from the southeast corner of the project site to the north property line, would range from 6 to 12 feet. Per October 2018 E1—E3 Pg83 Page 29 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 1. Introduction Section 17.48.050 (Requirements by Land Use Type) of the City's Development Code, the maximum permitted wall height without discretionary approval (e.g., variance) is 6 feet. As proposed, the increased wall height would only be for a portion of the wall proposed along the eastern site boundary. The increased wall height would be provided to serve as a combination retaining wall (a wall that holds back earth) and screen wall. The retaining wall portion is needed due to grade differences in certain areas of the project site; a screen wall would be placed on top of the retaining wall to help screen exterior views from Vineyard Avenue into the public safety facility. 1.4 CITYACTIONS REQUESTED 1.4.1 Lead Agency This Initial Study is intended to serve as the primary environmental document for all future actions associated with the Proposed Project, including all discretionary approvals requested or required to implement the Proposed Project. The City of Rancho Cucamonga is the lead agency under CEQA and has the principal approval authority over the Proposed Project. As part of the Proposed Project, the following discretionary actions and approvals are required by the City: ■ Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for CEQA clearance ■ Approval of a Conditional Use Permit (DRC2018-00234) ■ Approval of a Variance (DRC2018-00162) ■ Approval of a Design Review (DRC2018-00097) The following non -discretionary actions and approvals are also required to implement the Proposed Project: ■ Approval of Building Construction Plans and Issuance of Construction Permits ■ Approval of Grading Plans and Issuance of Grading Permits 1.4.2 Responsible Agency A responsible agency is a public agency other than the lead agency that has responsibility for carrying out or approving a project (CEQA Guidelines § 15381 and Public Resources Code § 21069). As part of the Proposed Project, the following approvals from responsible agencies are required: City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Services Department in coordination with Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility: Approval to remove existing wooden poles with electrical and telecommunication fines and underground the transmission lines. Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board: Issuance of Construction General Permit under Order No. 2009-009-DWQ and its subsequent revisions under Order No. 2012-0006-DXX/Q. Purge 30 E1 -E3 Pg84 Plnceirlorkt 2. Environmental Checklist 2.1 BACKGROUND 1. Project Title: New Public Safety Facility at 8870 San Bernardino Road 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Mike Smith, Senior Planner (909) 774-4317 4. Project Location: The 2.45 -acre project site is at 8870 San Bernardino Road at the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 6. General Plan Designation: Medium Residential (8.0 - 14.0 dwelling units per acre) 7. Zoning: Medium (M) Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and is overlain with the Foothill Boulevard Overlay District (FBOD) 8. Description of Project: The Proposed Project involves the development of a new public safety facility at 8870 San Bernardino Road in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The project site would house facilities for both the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. A more detailed description of the Proposed Project is provided in Section 1.4, Project Description. 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: Surrounding uses include single-family residences to the east and northeast across Vineyard Avenue and residential and commercial uses to the south, across San Bernardino Road. The Pacific Electric Trail and Cucamonga Creek Channel and Trail pass the site along the western and northern boundaries. 10. Other Public Agencies Whose Approval Is Required: Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board; Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility. Oaober 2018 Page 31 E1 -E3 Pg85 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8970 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY ORC2018-00234, DRC2018.00162, 8 ORC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2. Environmental Checklist 2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Agriculture I Forestry Resources ❑ Air Quality ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Geology 1 Soils ❑ Greenhouse Gas Emissions ❑ Hazards I Hazardous Materials ❑ Hydrology Water QuaLty ❑ Land Use Planning ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Noise ❑ Population lHousing ❑ Public Services ❑ Recreation ❑ Transportation I Traffic ❑ Tribal Cultural Resources ❑ Utilities I Service Systems ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance 2.3 DETERMINATION (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE LEAD AGENCY) On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and n NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ® I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A NIITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project NL\Y have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. nI find that the proposed project NIAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on tike earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONNIENTAL INIPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could hive a significant effect on die environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DEt�RATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothi further is required. Signature AW 32 October 2, 2018 Dale Nlike Smith, Senior Planner City of Rancho Cucamonga E1—E3 Pg86 For NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2. Environmental Checklist 2.4 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project -specific factors, as well as general standards (e.g., the project would not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project - specific screening analysis). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4. "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact' to a "Less Than Significant Impact" The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level. 5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analyses Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. Por effects that are "Less than Significant wide Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 7. Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. Oetober 2018 E1 -E3 Pg87 Page 33 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA. 2. Environmental Checklist S. This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9. The explanation of each issue should identify: a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant. L AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Less Than X b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not Significant limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings Potentially With Less Than X Within a stale scenic highway? Significant Mitigation Significant No Issues Impact Incorporated Impact Im act L AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? X b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings X Within a stale scenic highway? C) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of X the site and its surroundings? X d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would X adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? ILAGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES{In determining`Whither Impacts to agnculltural'iesourcesfare' ' signfiieant enJlionmental'effects',lead.acencie`s.mavlrefeioto'the•Califomla:•Agricultural: Land;Evaluatlon':and :Slte'I timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farland Mapping and Monitoring X Program of the California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a X Williamson Act contract? c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code X Section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))? d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to X non -forest use? e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of X Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non -forest use? Page 34 E1—E3 Pg88 PlarelFloik.r NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, B ORC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2. Environmental Checklist III. AIRQUALITY. rWhere available, the significance criteria established b¢tlie applli'able,air .quality management or air I ollution contrdl district may be relied u do f6 make following determinations. Less Than a) Conflict With or obstruct implementation of the applicable air X historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? Xquality Significant plan? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an Potentially With Less Than archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.51 Significant Mitigation Significant No Issues Impact Incorporated Impact Impact III. AIRQUALITY. rWhere available, the significance criteria established b¢tlie applli'able,air .quality management or air I ollution contrdl district may be relied u do f6 make following determinations. Wouldtfie project. a) Conflict With or obstruct implementation of the applicable air X historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? Xquality plan? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.51 X an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any site or unique geologic feature? criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or stale ambient air quality X standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant X concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of Xpeople? F IV: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would tnd,pro)ect: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, X policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional Xplans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? C) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) X through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially With the movement of any native resident ormigratory fish orWildlife species orwith established X native resident or migratory Wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native Wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict With any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or X ordinance? Q Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or X other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? WIGULTURALRESOURCES. wouid'the`oiW ., ri'•'1.11 a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a X historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an X archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.51 c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource Xor site or unique geologic feature? October 2018 E1—E3 Pg89 Page 35 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY o RC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2. Environmental Checklist VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS.1IIfould the project: ' ' ' a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse Less Than X effects, Including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: Significant X Q Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on Potentially With Less Than the most recent Alquisl-Pdolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Significant Mitigation Significant No Issues Impact Incorporated Impact Impact d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside X of dedicated cemeteries? a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS.1IIfould the project: ' ' ' a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse X effects, Including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: X Q Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquisl-Pdolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map, issued by the State Geologist for the area or based X X on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous X iii) Seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction? materials? X iv) Landslides? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment X b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions X c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that involving the release of hazardous materials into the would become unstable as a result of the project, and environment? X potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of X mile of an existing or proposed school? the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous X life or property? materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of X § 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a signcanl hazard septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems to the public or the environment? X where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? Y11. VIN6"IVI IV V VL WMV Lnr WV I V11 V.1 VVUUIU Ulu PrOIaH: 1.1;:% . ll:. ' i/. a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the X environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse X gases? VIII. HAZARDS AND'HAZARDOUSMATERIAL•S'.'Woufa'theprojecti'' a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous X materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions X involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter X mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code X § 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a signcanl hazard to the public or the environment? Page 36 E1—E3 Pg90 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN a ERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2. Environmental Checklist IX. HYDROLOGYAND WATER QUALITY. Would(heprio'ci: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge Less Than X requirements? Significant b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere Potentially With Less Than substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would Significant Mitigation Significant No Issues Impact Incorporated Impact Impact e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where X such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public X airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? I) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working X X in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation X plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury X or death involving Midland fires, including where wildlands are X adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands7 IX. HYDROLOGYAND WATER QUALITY. Would(heprio'ci: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge X requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre- X existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream X or river, in a manner which would result in a substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface X runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on -or off- site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems X or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? X g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rale X Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures which X would impede or redirect flood flows? I) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the X failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? X Qdober 2018 E1—E3 Pg91 Page 37 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC201840234, DRC2018-00182, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2. Environmental Checklist PIN WGL`I11111M G1019UWINlilly a) Physically divide an established community? Less Than X b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation 6IgniMant X X of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but Potentially With Less Than I not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal Significant Mitigation Significant No Issues Im act Incor orated Impact Im dal PIN WGL`I11111M G1019UWINlilly a) Physically divide an established community? X b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation X X of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal X program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of X avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? X X C) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or X natural community conservation plan? X A. MINERAL RESOURCES. would the orotect: ' a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would he a value to the region and the residents of the X X state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral X resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, X specific plan or other land use plan? X X X11 NOISE. Would the orofeet result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise X X ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive X groundborne vibration or groundbome noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in X X the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise X levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the X project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people X residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area X to excessive noise levels? XIII. POPULATION 'ANDHOUSINGAO'uldthe lirolext:', a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or X indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing X elsewhere? C) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the X construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Page 3E E1—E3 Pg92 PlareR7orkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2. Environmental Checklist XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result In substantial adverse physlcal Impacts associated with' the provision of new dr physically alteretfgo'vemmental fadilities, need'for new or.ohvsically altered a6vemmeht'al faciGUesithe coristnictlon other perforrhance ob ectives for any of the pubII6 servicest' Less Than X b) Police protection? X c) Schools? Significant d) Parks? X e) Other public facilities? Potentially with Less Than be accelerated? Significant Mitigation Significant No Issues Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result In substantial adverse physlcal Impacts associated with' the provision of new dr physically alteretfgo'vemmental fadilities, need'for new or.ohvsically altered a6vemmeht'al faciGUesithe coristnictlon other perforrhance ob ectives for any of the pubII6 servicest' a) Fire protection? X b) Police protection? X c) Schools? X d) Parks? X e) Other public facilities? X 'XV'RPCRFATIf1N •' - a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that X substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? X b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might X have an adverse physical effect on the environment? sa•a rn nc1 Y n r r•�.� r_v 1•r e u �.c1 r r r.n•rrm r. � nTarOxarrr a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, laking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non -motorized travel X and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited to level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by X the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in X substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g,, sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses X (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? X f) Conflict With adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise X decrease the performance or safely of such facilities? Crtober2018 E1—E3 Pg93 Page 39 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2. Environmental Checklist XVII. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES.,Would the project cause a substantial adverse'ch'ange in the signipcance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code seblan 21074 as either asite, feature, place, cdltlirahlandscape that Is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or objoq{with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that Is: " a) Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Less Than X Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical Significant X resources as defined in Public Resources Code section Potentially With Less Than 5020.1(k), or Significant Mitigation Significant No Issues Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XVII. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES.,Would the project cause a substantial adverse'ch'ange in the signipcance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code seblan 21074 as either asite, feature, place, cdltlirahlandscape that Is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or objoq{with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that Is: " a) Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of X Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical X resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k), or X b) A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set X X forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. XVIII. U I ILI I IES AND SEKVII;E STS I EMS. Would the project: -' a) Exceed waste water treatment requirements of the applicable X Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction ofnew water orwaste water treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the X construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? C) Require or result in the construction of new stone water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the X construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources or are new or X expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the waste water treatment provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has X adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the providers existing commitments? Q Be served by a landfill With sufficient permitted capacity to X accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply With federal, slate, and local statutes and regulations X related to solid waste? Page 40 E1—E3 Pg94 P/amlf7orks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018.00097' RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2. Environmental Checklist XIX. MANDATORY FINDINGS.OF SIGNIFICANCE. ' a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of Less Than the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or Significant wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop Potentially With Less Than below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or Significant Mitigation Significant No Issues Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XIX. MANDATORY FINDINGS.OF SIGNIFICANCE. ' a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or X animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ('Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are X considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) C) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or X indirectly? Cciober2018 E1 -E3 Pg95 Pa ge 41 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY ORC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2. Environmental Checklist TIMpage iurenuiarally left bl nk. Page 42 E1—E3 Pg96 Plaeel!%nkt 3. Environmental Analvsis Section 2.4 provided a checklist of environmental impacts. This section provides an evaluation of the impact categories and questions contained in the checklist and identifies mitigation measures, if applicable. 3.1 AESTHETICS a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Less Than Significant Impact. Scenic resources and view corridors in Rancho Cucamonga are detailed in the Ivlanaging Land Use, Community Design, and Historic Resources Chapter of the City's General Plan. As noted in this chapter, scenic resources afforded from various vantage points throughout the City include the San Gabriel mountains and foothills, long vistas of the City from hillside areas, and other views of special vegetation or permanent open space lands. Other scenic resources recognized by the City include remaining stands of eucalyptus windrows, scattered vineyards and orchards, and natural vegetation in flood control channels and utility corridors. Views of these resources are most prominent from roadways and in certain locations from places of work and residences. The project site and surrounding vicinity offer scenic vistas of the San Gabriel Mountains—including Cucamonga Peak and Mount San Antonio (aka Mount Baldy)—that are directly north of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Because of their close proximity and substantial height (up to 10,000 feet above mean sea level), views of these mountains are prominent from many vantage points in the community. However, on and near the project site, these views are fragmented due to existing buildings, structure, trees, and streetlight poles. As shown in Figures 6, Conceptual Street Rendering- North View fi-om San Bernardino Road, and 7a, Conceptual Building Elevations.. Fire Station, the tallest component of the Proposed Project is the apparatus bay (up to two stories) of the main building, which would front onto San Bernardino Road. The proposed building and planting of trees along the site perimeter would further obstruct northward public views of the San Gabriel Mountains for motorists and passersby traveling along San Bernardino Road, as well as private views of these mountains from the residences south of the project site, across San Bernardino Road. However, public views of these mountains from San Bernardino Road are already obstructed by a dense row of mature trees along the northern site boundary, as well as other trees and structures beyond. Additionally, the amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic along San Bernardino Road is very low, as this street is a short cul-de-sac that only serves a few residences and a commercial center to the south. Furthermore, private views of these mountains would only affect a few residences, and the additional visual obstruction would be minimal due to the already fragmented nature of northward private scenic views of these mountains. Private views are also not protected by the City's General Plan or 1\lunicipal Code. Odober2018 E1 -E3 Pg97 Page 43 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis More complete public vistas of the San Gabriel Mountains from the nortlu-south-oriented Vineyard Avenue; which forms the northern and eastern'site boundaries, would not be affected. The Proposed Project would not introduce visual obstructions that would affect motorists or passerby traveling north on either of this roadway, as the project site is on the south and west sides of Vineyard Avenue and views of the mountains from this roadway are to the north. Similarly, public views of these mountains afforded to passerby traveling along the Cucamonga Creek and Pacific Electric Trails would not be constructed, as these trails are west and east of the project site, respectively, and views of the mountains from these trails arc to the north. In summary; the Proposed Project would not affect any unobstructed expansive or panoramic views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Also, the height of the mountains ensures that they will remain a scenic backdrop to Rancho Cucamonga without detriment from development of the Proposed Project. Furthermore, as noted above, the City recognizes other scenic resources in Rancho Cucamonga, including remaining stands of eucalyptus windrows, scattered vineyards and orchards, and natural vegetation in flood control channels and utility corridors. There are no vineyards, orchards, or naturally -vegetated flood control channels or utility corridors on or in proximity of the project site. However, As shown in Figures 3, Aeda! Pbolograph, and 4, Site Photognpbr, there is an existing stand of mature Eucalyptus trees located just outside of and abutting the northern/northeastern site boundary. As shown in Figure 5, the majority of the existing stand of Eucalyptus trees would be protected in place and a new stand would be planted along the northern and eastern site boundaries. The stand of Eucalyptus trees would help implement Policy LU -13.1 of the Managing Land Use, Colmnunity Design, and Historic Resources Chapter; the policy encourages the minimization of view obstruction by framing and orienting views at key locations on north -south roadways, open space corridors, and other locations where views of scenic resources, trees, and structures are present. The stand of Eucalyptus trees would be visible to passerby traveling along Vineyard Avenue, a north -south roadway that frames the project site's eastern and northeastern boundaries; to passerby traveling along other surrounding roadways; to passerby traveling along the adjacent trails to the north and west; and from certain vantage points of surrounding residential, commercial, and office uses. Therefore, the stand of Eucalyptus trees (both existing and proposed) would remain as a scenic resource for the project site and its surroundings. Finally, the project site and surrounding vicinity are in a highly -urbanized area of the City and are developed with a mix of residential and commercial uses that do not exhibit any significant visual resources (aside from the aforementioned stand of Eucalyptus trees) or scenic vistas. There are also no designated open space resources onsite or in the vicinity, a designation typically used to determine the value of certain public vistas in order to gauge adverse effects. Also, there arc no rock outcroppings or historic buildings onsite. Based on the preceding, no significant impacts on scenic vistas would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. Page 44 E1 -E3 Pg98 P111airlorku NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018.00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? No Impact. The project site is in a highly -urbanized area of the City and is not on or near a state -designated scenic highway, as designated on the California Scenic Highway Mapping System of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans 2018). Additionally, the project site is not visible from the nearest state -designated scenic highway (State Route 2, the Angeles Crest Highway), which is approximately 17 miles to the north (Caltrans 2018). There are no rock outcroppings or historic buildings onsite. Therefore, no impact to scenic resources within a state scenic highway would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? Less Than Significant Impact. The assessment of aesthetic impacts is subjective by nature. Aesthetics generally refers to the identification of visual resources and their quality-, as well as an overall visual perception of the environment. A project is generally considered to have a significant aesthetic impact if it substantially changes the character or quality of the project site such that the site becomes visually incompatible with or visually unexpected in its surroundings. Following is a discussion of the potential aesthetic and visual effects resulting from implementation of the Proposed Project's construction and operational phases. Visual Character, Project Construction Phase Project implementation would result in construction activities that would temporarily change the visual character of the project site and its surroundings. Construction activities would involve demolition, site clearing, grading, building, and site improvements. Construction staging areas, including earth stockpiling, storage of equipment and supplies, and related activities would contribute to a generally "disturbed site," which may be perceived by some as a visual impact. However, these effects would be typical of any site in the City that undergoes development or redevelopment. These activities may be unsightly during the site preparation and construction phases, but they are not considered significant because they are temporary. Construction fencing would be erected to help shield the construction areas and would also be temporary. Therefore, project -related construction activities would not have a significant effect on the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings. Impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation measures are necessary. Visual Character, Project Operation Phase The vacant project site is in a highly -urbanized area of the City and is surrounded by a mix of residential and commercial uses, as well as the Pacific Electric Trail and Cucamonga Creek Channel and Trail (see Figure 3, Aerial Photograph). Existing buildings surrounding the project site include a mix of one- and two-story residences and commercial uses. Page 45 E1—E3 Pg99 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, ORC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018.00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis After clearing the project site, the site would be developed with a new public safety facility for both RCFPD and the Sheriff. As shown in Figure 5, Conceptual Site and Landscape Plan, the main building (which would house the fire station and Sheriff's substation) would front onto San Bernardino Road. The building would be one to two stories in height (mostly one story, with two -stories for the apparatus bays) and be configured similar to other RCFPD and Sheriff stations. The Sheriffs substation also includes a detached single -story building that would be used for evidence storage and a garage. As shown in Figure 5, the detached building would be located in the northern end of the project site. Other project components include vehicular and pedestrian circulation improvements; parking and utility improvements; common landscape/open space areas; and various hardscape and landscape improvements. Figure 5 illustrates how each of the project components fit into the overall layout of the project site. Figure 6, Conceptual Street Rendering: Norte View from San Bernardino Road, Figures 7a and 7b, Conceptual Building Elevations.- Fire Station, and Figures 8a and 8b, Conceptual Building Elevations: Police Substation, illustrate the conceptual building elevations and architectural style and elements/features of the proposed buildings. As shown in these figures, various colors- and textures of masonry block would be introduced to balance the intended permanence of the buildings with the people scale of the facility. Precast concrete window surrounds would be utilized to accentuate the openings from the white smooth plaster at the public side of the building. Metal standing seam would be used at the high apparatus bay roof along with metal panels to screen the mechanical units. The proposed architectural style and building design would be complementary to and not detract from the visualcharacter or quality of the surrounding area or uses. As shown in Figures 6, 7a, 7b, 8a, and Bb, building masses, elevations, and rooflines would be modulated to promote visual interest and articulation of the proposed buildings. Building pop -outs and offsets and variations in building heights, materials and color schemes would be added to offset building massing, provide human scale, and provide relief to and variation in the building form and style. Additionally, the building massing and height of the proposed buildings would be similar with those of the surrounding mix of residential and commercial buildings, which consist of one - and two-story buildings with similar earth -tone color schemes to those of the proposed public safety facility. The provisions of Title 17 (Development Code) of the City's Municipal Code and the City's development review process would also help ensure that the Proposed Project is designed and implemented in a manner that would not be detrimental to the project site or its surroundings. For example, the Proposed Project would be required to be designed in accordance with the development and design standards outlined in Articles III (Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards), IV (Site Development Provisions), and VII (Design Standards and Guidelines) of Title 17, including those related to building height and setbacks, walls and screening, and building and site plan design. Compliance with the City's development standards would be ensured through the City's development review and building plan check process. Furthermore, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the proposed landscape plan would enhance the visual character of the project site and its surroundings. The landscape plan includes a variety of new trees, shrubs, and groundcover around the proposed buildings; along the street frontage and site boundaries; and within the parking and common areas. As also shown in Figure 5, the majority of the existing stand of mature Eucalyptus trees located just outside of and along the northern/northeastern site boundary would be Page 46 E1 -E3 Pg100 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY ORC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis protected in place. Further, a new stand of Eucalyptus trees would be planted along the northern and eastern site boundaries to help screen exterior views into the public safety facility, The Proposed Project's landscape elements would help to visually soften the height and massing of the proposed buildings when viewed from public areas and roadways, as well as help provide visual interest and relief. Overall, development of the Proposed Project would enhance and strengthen the visual character of the project site and its surroundings through new architecture, landscaping, hardscape, and other improvements onsite and along the San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue site frontages. The proposed architectural and landscape elements and design would ensure that development of the Proposed Project is not detrimental to the visual character or qua&ty of the surrounding area or uses. The building masses, landscaping, and various hardscape and landscape improvements proposed throughout the project site would be designed to create a sense of cohesiveness on- and offsite and along the project site boundaries. Although newer than surrounding uses, the proposed architecture and landscaping would complement and not detract from the visual character of the site or surrounding area. Based on the preceding, development of the Proposed Project would not substantially degrade the visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Less Than Significant Impact. Nighttime illumination and glare impacts are the effects of a project's exterior lighting upon adjoining uses and areas. Glare can also be generated by fight reflecting off passing cars and large expanses of glazing (i.e., glass windows) or other reflective surfaces. Excessive fight and/or glare can impair vision, cause annoyance, affect sleep patterns, and generate safety hazards when experienced by drivers. Following is a discussion of the potential day and nighttime light and glare impacts in the project area as a result of development that would be accommodated under the Proposed Project. Architectural Treatments and Building Materials Urban glare is largely a daytime phenomenon occurring when sunlight is reflected off the surfaces of buildings or objects. Excessive glare not only impedes visibility, but also increases the ambient heat reflectivity in a given area. The Proposed Project includes building materials and architectural treatments that could cause daytime glare, but not to such an extent that they would result in a significant impact For example, the architectural treatments of the proposed buildings would include style -appropriate architectural building materials, including various colors and textures of masonry block; stucco walls; metal roof and canopies; and glass windows and doors (see building elevations and perspectives in Figure 6, Conceptual Street Rendering: North Ijiew fi-om San Bernardino Road, Figures 7a and 7b, Conceptual Building Elevations Tire Station, and Figures 8a and 8b, Conceptual Building Elevations: Police Substation). With the exception of the aforementioned glass and metal building materials, the Proposed Project's building materials and architectural treatments are not reflective in nature and would therefore not create substantial day or nighttime glare. As illustrated in Figure 6 through 8b, compared to the amount of nonreflective building materials, the use of glass and metal building materials is lhnited (Nvould make upless than 10 percent of the building fagade). The proposed building materials are also October 2018 E1—E3 Pg101 Page 47 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis similar to building materials used on other public safety facilities in the City as well as with those of residential and commercial structures in the surrounding vicinity. Additionally, as shown in Figures 6 through 8b, the proposed buildings would not include large expanses of glazing (i.e., glass windows and doors). The proposed glazing could however increase sources of glare, because they would reflect sunlight during certain times of the day. In addition, velticles parked onsite would increase the potential for reflected sunlight during certain times of the day. However, glare from these sources is typical of the surrounding area and would not increase beyond what is expected for an urban area. Further, glare generated by new glazing would be buffered by existing and proposed trees along the site boundaries and from proposed perimeter walls. Based on the preceding, daytime glare impacts from project -related architectural treatments and building materials would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. Nighttime Lighting Lighting for the Proposed Project would consist of building -mounted light fixtures; lighting for pedestrian walkways and common areas; ground -mounted decorative fighting for landscape and architecmral features; interior building fighting; lighting for parking areas; and security lighting. Nighttime lighting and glare introduced under the Proposed Project would be visible from surrounding roadways and to the surrounding residential uses from various vantage points. Although project development would introduce new light sources to the project site and surrounding area, the proposed light sources would be similar to the light sources of the surrounding residential and commercial uses and roadways. Considering the existing sources of lighting in the surrounding vicinity, the amount and intensity of nighttime lighting proposed onsite would not be substantially greater or different than existing lighting. Additionally, Chapter 17.58 (Outdoor Lighting Standards) is the portion of the City's Municipal Code that regulates outdoor fighting. Provisions of the chapter are intended to "prevent glare, fight trespass, and fight pollution". The City requires that all outdoor lighting be recessed and/or Fonstructed with fall downward shielding in order to reduce light and glare impacts. All proposed exterior lighting would be designed, arranged, installed, directed, shielded, operated, and maintained in such a manner as to contain direct illumination onsite and prevent light and glare impacts offsite in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.58, thereby preventing excess illumination and light spillover onto adjoining land uses and/or roadways. For example, as shown in Figure 9, Ilghtiug Anajhfiy proposed fighting along the project site's southern boundary (which would include lighting from onsite lights fixtures, as well as from offsite street lights required by the City for illumination of the public sidewalk and roadway) would generally result in 0.06 to 0.08 foot-candle of illumination at the residential structures to the south, across San Bernardino Road. The level of foot-candle illumination would be less than the maximum 0.1 foot-candle allowed by Chapter 17.58 of the City's Municipal Code. Also, the foot-candle illumination levels shown in Figure 9 illustrate a worst- case scenario, as the levels were modeled assuming a tree -less scenario. However, as shown in Figure 5, Conceptual Site and Ll ndroape Plan, the proposed landscape plan calls for the planting of trees along the project Pa ge 48 E1—E3 Pg102 Plare117orkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, B DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis site's boundaries. The tree planting plan would include the existing stand of mature Eucalyptus trees along the northern/northeastern site boundary and a new stand of Eucalypms trees along the northern and eastern site boundaries. The existing and proposed trees would help shield some of the fighting that would emanate from the project site. Therefore, the levels of foot-candle illumination that would occur within the surrounding roadways and at surrounding residential properties would actually be less than shown in Figure 9. Furthermore, development of the Proposed Project would be required to comply with California's Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings, Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations, which outlines mandatory provisions for lighting control devices and luminaires. For example, the Proposed Project's lighting sources would be required to be installed in accordance with the provisions of Section 110.9 (Mandatory Requirements for Lighting Control Devices and Systems, Ballasts, and Luminaires). Compliance with the lighting provisions of the City's Municipal Code and Title 24 would ensure that the Proposed Project does not result in significant light impacts. Compliance with these provisions is ensured through the. City's development review and budding plan check process. Based on the preceding, no significant nighttime light and glare impacts would occur as a result of project development and no mitigation measures are necessary. 3.2 AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state's inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? No Impact. The project site is mapped as Urban and Built -Up Land, and not as farmland, on the California Important Farmland Finder maintained by the Division of Land Resource Protection (DLRP 2018). Urban and Built -Up Land is not suitable for grazing or crop production. Additionally, the project site is developed as a church campus, not in agricultural use, and in a built -out urban area of the City. Therefore, project development would not convert mapped farmland to nonagricultural use. No impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary Oaober2018 E1 -E3 Pg103 Page 49 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DR02018-00234, DRC2018-00182, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? No Impact. The project site is not zoned for agricultural use—the site is zoned Medium Residential. The site's zoning designation does not permit agricultural uses. The project site is also in an urbanized area of the City; the site does not contain farmland or other agricultural uses and is not adjacent to or in proximity of such uses. Further, the project site is not subject to a Williamson Act contract' (DLRP 2016). Therefore, project implementation would not conflict Nvith zoning for agricultural uses or a Vrdliamson Act contract. Accordingly, no impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))? No Impact. Forest land is defined as "land that can support 10 -percent native tree cover of any species, including hardwoods, under natural conditions, and that allows for management of one or more forest resources, including timber, aesthetics, fish and wildlife, biodiversity; water quality, recreation, and other public benefits" (California Public Resources Code § 12220[g]). Timberland is defined as "land... which is available for, and capable of, growing a crop of trees of any commercial species used to produce lumber and other forest products, including Christmas trees" (California Public Resources Code § 4526). As shown in Figure 3, Aerial Phorog)apb, the project site is in an urbanized area of the City and is surrounded by a mix of residential and commercial uses. Additionally, the project site is not designated or zoned for forest or timber land or used for forestry. As stated above, the Project Site is zoned Medium Residential. Furthermore, all trees onsite are ornamental trees and are not cultivated for forest resources. Therefore, development of the Proposed Project would have no impact on forest land or resources and no mitigation measures are necessary. d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non -forest use? No Impact. See response to Section 3.2.c, above. As substantiated in that section, no impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non - forest use? No Impact. See responses to Sections 3.2.a, b, and c, above. As substantiated in those sections, no impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. I Williamson Act contracts restrict the use of privately -owned land to agriculture and compatible open -space uses under contract with local governments; in exchange, the land is taxed based on actual use rather than potential market value. Page 50 E1 -E3 Pg 104 Plarelrrorkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Figure 9 - Lighting Analysis 5. Environmental Analysis Project Boundary 0 200 Foot Candle Measurement Scale (Feet) Source: Google Earth Pro, 2018 PIa'TiF'orkt E1—E3 Pg105 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC201840162, 8 ORC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis TGit page uueretionrrlly l ft blank. Page 52 E1 -E3 Pg106 PlareIrlo kt NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC201B-00234, ORC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis 3.3 AIR QUALITY This section addresses the impacts of the Proposed Project on ambient air quality and the exposure of people, especially sensitive individuals, to unhealthful pollutant concentrations. A background discussion on the air quality regulatory setting, meteorological conditions, existing ambient air quality in the vicinity of the project site, and air quality modeling can be found in Appendix A. The primary air pollutants of concern for which ambient air quality standards (AAQS) have been established arc ozone (03), carbon monoxide (CO), coarse inhalable particulate matter (PM1o), fine inhalable particulate matter (PM,$), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and lead (Pb). Areas are classified under the federal and California Clean Air Act as either in attainment or nonattainment for each criteria pollutant based on whether the AAQS have been achieved. The South Coast Air Basin (SoCAB), which is managed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQ.NID), is designated nonattainment for 03, and PM2.3 under the California and National AAQS, nonattainment for PM10 under the California AAQS, and nonattainment for lead (Los Angeles County only) under the National AAQS (CARB 2017x). Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Less Than Significant Impact. A consistency determination plays an important role in local agency project review by linking local planning and individual projects to the air quality management plan (AQbIP). It fulfills the CEQA goal of informing decision makers of the environmental efforts of the project under consideration at an early enough stage to ensure that air quality concerns are fully addressed. It also provides the local agency with ongoing information as to whether they are contributing to clean air goals in the AQMP. The most recent adopted comprehensive plan is the 2016 AQMP, adopted on March 3, 2016 (see Appendix A to this Initial Study for a description of the 2016 AQMP). Regional growth projections arc used by SCAQMD to forecast future emission levels in the SoCAB. For southern California, these regional growth projections are provided by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and are partially based on land use designations in city/county general plans. Typically, only large, regionally significant projects have the potential to affect the regional growth projections. The Proposed Project would relocate the existing fire station and its crew to a new location approximately a mile to the west from the current location and add a Sheriff substation. The Proposed Project is not considered a regionally significant project that would warrant Intergovernmental Review by SCAG under CEQA Guidelines section 15206. Therefore, the project would not substantially affect the regional growth projections. Additionally, the regional emissions generated by project operation would be less than the SCAQMD emissions thresholds for operation (see Table 3, Maximum m Dallp Regional Qberadonal Phare Emi cion, below) and SCAQMD would not consider the project a substantial source of air pollutant emissions that would have die potential to affect the attainment designations in the SoCAB. Oetober 2018 E1 -E3 Pg107 Page 53 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018.00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Furthermore, the proposed land use is consistent with the City's General Plan land use designation of the project site, Mediuln Residential, which conditionally permits public safety facilities. In summary, the Proposed Project would not affect the regional emissions inventory or conflict with strategies in die AQMP. Impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation treasures are necessary. b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? Less Than Significant Impact. The following describes project -related impacts from short-term construction activities and long-term operation of the Proposed Project. Short -Term Air Quality Impacts Project -related construction activities would result in the generation of air pollutants. These emissions would primarily be 1) exhaust emissions from off-road diesel -powered construction equipment; 2) dust generated from site preparation, earthmoving, and other construction activities; 3) exhaust emissions from on -road vehicles and 4) off -gas emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from application of asphalt, paints, and coatings. Anticipated construction activities on the project site would include site preparation, rough grading, fine grading, utility trenching, construction of the proposed buildings, asphalt paving, architectural coating, and finishing/landscaping. It is anticipated that construction activities would take approximately 16 months, starting in late summer/early fall 2018. Construction emissions were estimated using the California Emissions Estimator Model (CaIEEMod), Version 2016.3.2. The construction schedule and equipment mix are based on preliminary engineering and is subject to changes during final design and as dictated by field conditions. Results of the construction emission modeling are shown in Table 2. project -related construction activities would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. Pnge 54 E1—E3 Pg108 Placelt7arks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, ORC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis 2 2018,P 3 c r 16 <1 Site Preparation 2 24 13 <t 2 1 Site Preparation & Rough Grading Overlap 4 48 24 <1 6 4 Rough Grading + Haul Overlap 2 32 12 <1 5 3 Rough Grading +Haul & Utility Trenching Overlap 3 36 16 <1 5 3 Rough Grading + Haul, Utility Trenching, & Fine Grading Overlap 5 60 27 <1 9 5 Fine Grading 2 25 11 <1 4 3 Fine Grading +Haul Overlap 2 33 12 <1 5 3 Fine Grading +Haul & Building Construction Overlap 1 5 54 29 <1 6 4 Building Construction 1 3 21 17 <1 1 1 2016 ..3 .t 1.J_`�. r. -r '.,- r,,p. r•: Building Conslrudion 3 20 16 <1 1 1 Building Construction & Asphalt Paving Overlap 4 32 29 <1 2 2 Building Construction, Asphalt Paving, Architectural Coating, & Finishing/Landscaping Overlap 11 38 34 <1 3 2 Building Construction, Architectural Coating, & Finishing/Landscaping Overlap 10 25 22 <1 2 1 Building Construction & Finishing/Landscaping Overlap 3 23 20 <1 2 1 Maximum Daily Emissions 11 60 34 <t 9 1 5 SCAQMD Regional Threshold 75 100 550 1 150 1 150 55 Exceeds Regional Threshold? No No No I No I No No aourw: t,aietmoo, version zulo.az Notes: Totals may not equal 1DO percent due to munding. ! Based on information provided and CalEEMod defaults, which are based on construction surveys conducted by SCAQMDofConstruction equipment and phasing for comparable prolecls. } Includes implementation offugilive dust control measures required by SCAQMD under Rule 403, Including watering disturbed areas a minimum of two times per day, reducing speed limit to 15 miles per hour on unpaved surfaces, mdacing ground cover quickly, and street sweeping with Rule 1186 -compliant sweepers. As shown in Table 2, air pollutant emissions from construction -related activities would be less than their respective SCAQMD regional significance threshold values. Therefore, air quality impacts from project Long -Term Operation -Related Air Quality Impact Long-term air pollutant emissions of the Proposed Project would be generated by area sources (e.g., landscape fuel use, aerosols, and architectural coatings), mobile sources from vehicle trips and truck idling, and energy use (natural gas) associated with the proposed facility. Criteria air pollutant emissions for the Proposed Project were modeled using CalEEMod. Table 3 identifies total maximum daily criteria air pollutant emissions generated by the Proposed Project. Oetober2018 E1—E3 Pg109 Page 55 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018.00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Table 3 Maximum Dailv Regional Operational Phase Emissions Area <1<1 ii <1 0 <1 <1 Energy <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 Mobile I <1 1 5 1 B <1 2 1 Idlingr I <t I <1 I <1 <1 <1 <1 SCAQMD Reoional Threshold 1 55 1 55 1 550 1 150 1 150 1 55 Source: CateeMoa Version 2u1S.3.Z. Hlgnest winter or summer emissions are reported. I olals may not total to luu percent aue to rounaing. 1 Modeling is based on the total emissions generated by the operation of a fire station and Sheriffs station, which treats all lops as new trips despite relocation of the fine station. Therefore, modeling is conservative. t Represents emissions from fire truck idling not associated with vehicle trips, which are accounted for in the mobile -source emissions calculated In CalEEMod.Utilizes EMFAC2017 aggregated idle emission rate for class T7 public trucks for year 2017 and is based on onsite idling of two fire trucks for 15 minutes in a given day. As shown in the table, project -related air pollutant emissions would not exceed the SCAQMD's regional emissions thresholds for operational activities. Additionally, when accounting for the emissions currently generated by the existing fire station facility that would be eliminated with implementation of the Proposed Project, the net project emissions would be lower than the emissions shown in Table 3. Overall, long-term operation -related impacts to air quality would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is nonattainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? Less Than Significant Impact. The SOCAB is designated nonattainment for 03 and PMss under the California and National AAQS, nonattainment for PM10 under the California AAQS, and nonattainment for lead under the National AAQS (CARB 2017a). According to SCAQMD methodology, any project that does not exceed or can be mitigated to less than the daily threshold values would not add significantly to a cumulative impact (SCAQMD 1993). As substantiated in Section 3.3.b, above, project -related construction and operational activities would not result in emissions in excess of SCAQIv1D's significant thresholds. Therefore, the Proposed Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase in criteria pollutants. Impacts would be less than significant no mitigation measures are necessary. d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. The Proposed Project could expose sensitive receptors to elevated pollutant concentrations if it would cause or contribute significantly to elevated pollutant concentration levels. Unlike regional emissions, localized emissions are typically evaluated in terms of air concentration rather than mass, so they can be more readily correlated to potential health effects. Placelflorkr E1—E3 Pg 110 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRG2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Construction Localized Significance Thresholds Localized significance thresholds (LSTs) are based on the California AAQS, which are the most stringent AAQS that have been established to provide a margin of safety in the protection of public health and welfare. They arc designated to protect sensitive receptors most susceptible to further respiratory distress, such as astlimatics, the elderly, very young children, people already weakened by other disease or illness, and people engaged in strenuous work or exercise. Construction LSTs are based on the size of the project site, distance to the nearest sensitive receptor, and Source Receptor Area. The nearest residential receptors proximate to the project site are the residences to the east across Vineyard Avenue and south across San Bernardino Road. Other nearby residences are the residences to the west and southwest across the Cucamonga Creek Channel and Trail (see Figure 3, Aerial Pbolognplb). Air pollutant emissions generated by project -related construction activities are anticipated to cause temporary increases in air pollutant concentrations. Table 4 shows the maximum daily construction emissions (leounds per day) generated during onsite construction activities compared with SCAQMD's LSTs. Onsite construction emissions consist of fugitive dust emissions and exhaust emissions from operation of off-road construction vehicles. As shown in the table, project -related construction activities would exceed the SCAQMD 2.60 -acre screening -level construction LST for PM10 during the overlap of the rough grading, rough grading soil haul, utility trenching, and fine grading operations. Table 4 Localized Construction Emissions Construction Phase Pollutants Ibslda t•2 NOx CO PM10 PMze Building Construction (2018) 21 16 1.26 1.21 Building Construction (2019) 19 15 1.09 1.04 Building Construction & Asphalt Paving Overlap (2019) 31 27 1.82 1.72 Building Construction, Architectural Coaling, 8 Finishing/Landscaping Overlap (2019) 25 21 1.49 1.42 SCAQMD 51.00 -acre LST 118 863 8.07 4.68 Exceeds LST? No No No No Building Construction, Asphalt Paving, Architectural Coaling, & Finishing/Landscaping Overlap (2019) 37 32 2.22 2.09 SCAQMD 1.38 -acre LST 137 1,001 8.96 5.19 Exceeds LST? No No No No Rough Grading (2018) 24 10 3.97 2.51 Rough Grading+ Haul Overlap (2018) 24 10 3.98 2.52 Rough Grading +Haul Overlap & Wily Trenching Overlap (2018) 27 14 4.13 2.66 Fine Grading (2018) 24 10 3.97 2.51 Fine Grading + Haul (2018) 24 10 3.98 2.52 SCAQMD 1.88 -acre LST 163 1,186 10.14 5.86 Exceeds LST? No No No No Ociober2018 E1 -E3 Pg 111 Page 57 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00182, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Table 4 Localized Construction Emissions Construction Phase Pollutants Ibslda r•r NOx Co PM,S PMXs Site Preparation (2018) 24 13 1.63 0.95 SCAQMD 1.94 -acre LST 167 1,209 10.29 5.94 Exceeds LST? No No No No Fine Grading +Haul & Building Construction Overlap (2018) 45 26 5.23 3.72 SCAQMD 2.25 -acre LST 178 1,312 11.86 6.36 Exceeds LST? No No No No Site Preparation & Rough Grading Overlap (2018) 48 23 5.60 3.47 Rough Grading + Haul, Utility Trenching, & Fine Grading Overlap 52 24 8.10 5.17 SCAQMD 2.60 -acre LST 190 1,424 8.00 5.80 Exceeds LST? No No Yes No Source: CalEEMod Version 2018.32.; SCAQMD 2008 and SCACMD 2011. Notes: In accordance with SCAQMD methodology, only onsite stationary sources and mobile equipment occurring on the Proposed Project site are included in the analysis. LSTs are based on receptors vrithin 82 feet (25 meters) of the Proposed Pmlect site In Source Receptor Area (SRA) 32 Construction assumptions were based on CalEEMod defaults, which are based on construction surveys conducted by SCAQMD of construction equipment and measures required by SCAQMD under Rule 403, including watering disturbed areas a minimum of two times per day, caved surfaces. reDladne around cover ouick v. and street sweeoine with Rule 1186-comolianl sweeeers. As shown in Table 5, implementing Mitigation Measure AQ -1, which requires watering exposed surfaces at least three times a day, would reduce fugitive PMio emissions to below the screening -level construction LST. Therefore, the Proposed Project's construction activities would not have the potential to expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutants. Impacts would be less than significant with incorporation of mitigation. Table 5 Localized Construction Emissions With Mitigation Construction Phase Pollutants IbsIdavJV NOx CO PMID PMx5 Rough Grading + Haul, Utility Trenching, & Fine Grading Overlap 52 24 7.35 4.79 SCAQMD 2,60 -acre LST 190 1,424 8.00 5.80 Exceeds LST? No No No No Source: CaIEEMod Version 2016.3.2.; SCAQMD 2008 and SCAQMD 2011. Notes: In accordance with SCAQMD methodology, only onsite stationary sources and mobile equipment occurring on the Proposed Project site are included in the analysis. LSTs are based on receptors within 82 feel (25 meters) of the Proposed Project site in Source Receptor Area (SRA) 32 Construction assumptions were based on CalEEMOd defaults, which are based on construction surveys conducted by SCAQMD of construction equipment and phasing for comparable projects. Includes implementation of fugitive dust control measures required by SCAQMD under Rule 403, Including watering disturbed areas a minimum of two limes perday, reducing speed remit to 15 miles per hour on unpaved surfaces, replacing ground cover quickly, and street sweeping Wth Rule 1186 -compliant sweepers. Also Includes implementation of Mitigation Measure AQ -1. Prrge 58 E1—E3 Pg 112 Plarelt%rkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY ORC2018-00234, DRC2018.00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Health Risk Assessment SCAQMD does not currently require health risk assessments to be conducted for short-term emissions from construction equipment. Emissions from construction equipment primarily consist of diesel particulate matter (DPM). The Office of Environmental Health Hazards Assessment (OEHHA) has recently adopted new guidance for the preparation of health risk assessments issued in March 2015 (OEHHA 2015). OEHI-IA has developed a cancer risk factor and non -cancer chronic reference exposure level for DPM, but these factors are based on continuous exposure over a 30 -year period. No short-term acute exposure levels have been developed for DPM. For purposes of this analysis, it is anticipated that buildout of the Proposed Project would be completed within approximately 16 months, which would limit the exposure to on- and offsite receptors. SCAQMD currently does not require the evaluation of long-term excess cancer tisk or chronic health impacts for a short-term project. In addition, construction activities would not generate exhaust particulate matter emissions from operation of construction equipment that exceed the screening - level LST significance thresholds. For these reasons, it is anticipated that construction emissions would not pose a threat to onsite and offsite receptors, and project -related construction health impacts would be less than significant. No mitigation measures are necessary. Operation Localized Significance Thresholds Operation of the Proposed Project would result in the use of standard onsite mechanical equipment such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units in addition to occasional use of landscaping equipment for property maintenance which would generate area source emissions. Onsite idling of a fie engine would also generate exhaust emissions. Emissions of NO2, CO, PMtu, and PM1.5 generated at the project site (offsite mobile -source emissions are not included in the LST analysis) from onsite stationary sources and fire engine idling could expose sensitive receptors to substantial concentrations of criteria air pollutants. Table 6 shows localized maximum daily operational emissions resulting from the Proposed Project. Table 6 Localized Onsite Area Sources' <1 <1 <1 <1 Planned/Scheduled Truck Idling2 <1 <1 <t <1 Emergency Response Call Truck Idlinga <1 <1 <1 <1 Maximum Daily Onsite Operation Emissions <1 <1 <t <1 SCAQMD LST 190 1,424 2.40 2.00 Exceeds LST? No No No No Source: SCAOMD 2008: Based on LSTs for a 2.60aom site In SRA 32 Operation LSTs are based on receptors Within 82 feel (25 meters). In accordance with SCAOMD methodology, only onsite stationary sources and mobile equipment occurring on the pmject site are Included in the analysis. Area sources based on CalEEMod Version 2016.3.2 t Represents idling separate from the idling emissions associated with vehicle trips that are accounted for in the mobile -source emissions as calculated In CalEEMod. Fire engine idling emissions utiTzes EMFAC2017, Version 1.0.1, aggregated idle emission rate for class T7 public trucks for year 2017 and is based on onsite hiring of 15 minutes In a given day. %armed/scheduled idling would occur approximately four times a month. a Represents emissions from fire truck idling associated with idling prior to departing the station in response to an emergency call. Utilizes EMFAC2017 aggregated idle emission rate for class T7 public tacks for year 2017 and Is based on onsite Idling of two fire bucks for approximately five minutes each per cell and up to an average of eight emergency calls per day. Oaober2018 E1—E3 Pg113 Page 59 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, a DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis As shown in Table 6, maximum daily operational emissions would not exceed SCAQMD LSTs. Therefore, operational emissions would not exceed the California AAQS and project operation would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Operational LST impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. Carbon Monoxide Hotspots Areas of vehicle congestion have the potential to create pockets of CO called hotspots. These pockets have the potential to exceed the state one-hour standard of 20 parts per million (ppm) or the eight-hour standard of 9.0 ppm. Because CO is produced in greatest quantities from vehicle combustion and does not readily disperse into the atmosphere, adherence to ambient air quality standards is typically demonstrated through an analysis of localized CO concentrations. Hotspots are typically produced at intersections, where traffic congestion is Iugltest because vehicles queue for longer periods and are subject to reduced speeds. The SoCAB has been designated attainment under both the national and California AAQS for CO. Under existing and future vehicle emission rates, a project would have to increase traffic volumes at a single intersection by more than 44,000 vehicles per hour– or 24,000 vehicles per hour where vertical and/or horizontal mixing is substantially limited—in order to generate a significant CO impact (BAAQMD 2017). The Proposed Project would result in approximately five trips during the morning peak hour and three trips during the evening peak hour, which is substantially less than the volumes cited above. Furthermore, the SoCAB has since been designated as attainment under both the national and California AAQS for CO. Therefore, the Proposed Project would not have the potential to substantially increase CO hotspots at intersections in the vicinity of the project site. In summary; localized air quality impacts related to mobile - source emissions would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. Health Risk Assessment As shown in Figure 3, Aerial Pbotograph, nearby sensitive receptors include residential uses to the south, east, and west. The closest sensitive receptor would be the multi -family residences to the south across San Bernardino Road and the single-family residences to the east across Vineyard Avenue. The proposed Etre station facility would not include live Etre exercises on the project site. However, onsite idling of the fire engines is a potential source of toxic air contaminants (IAC) from project operation. Engine idling would generate emissions of exhaust DPM. Other sources of TAC from project operation include use of a diesel - powered emergency generator. However, the generator would be intermittently operated briefly for maintenance testing (i.e., tested weekly for 15 minutes). Furthermore, the generator(s) installed would be subject to the SCAQMD Regulation XIII, Net, Source Review permitting process, which would provide a control for emissions associated with any new or modified future stationary equipment and ensure that applicable emissions standards are met, and potential impacts arc reduce to less than significant levels. To determine whether a health risk assessment should be performed for the idling fire trucks, CARB prescribes in their siting guidelines a screening criterion of 100 trucks per day or more within 1,000 feet of a sensitive receptor for a truck distribution center. As CARB siting guidelines do not specifically address a fire station facility; the siting guidelines for a truck distribution center is utilized for this analysis to provide context (and not a comparison) for a fire station facility regarding whether operation of the Proposed Project Page 50 E1—E3 Pg114 Phfxlrlo kT NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018.00234, DRC2018-00182, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis could result in a health risk impact. The Etre station facility would have only one to two engines that could idle onsite per day. Based on the screening criterion of 100 trucks per day, fire engine idling emissions for the project would result in minimal elevated levels of TACs. Therefore, it is anticipated that project operation would result in less than significant health risk impacts to offsite receptors and no mitigation measures are necessary. Mitigation Measures AQ -1 Prior to the issuance of construction permits, the construction contractor(s) shall prepare and submit to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building & Safety Services Department a fugitive dust control plan, which shall require watering of exposed ground surfaces and disturbed areas a minimum of every three hours on the construction site and a minimum of three times per day during the entirety of the construction duration. This watering requirement shall be in addition to the existing requirements for fugitive dust control under South Coast Air Management District Rule 403. The Building & Safety Services Department shall verify that this measure is implemented during normal construction site inspections. e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? Less Than Significant Impact. Development of the Proposed Project would not result in objectionable odors. The threshold for odor is if a project creates an odor nuisance pursuant to SCAQIVID Rule 402, Nuisance, which states: A person shall not discharge from any source whatsoever such quantities of air contaminants or other material which cause injury, detriment, nuisance, or annoyance to any considerable number of persons or to the public, or which endanger the comfort, repose, health or safety of any such persons or the public, or which cause, or have a natural tendency to cause, injury or damage to business or property. The provisions of this rule shall not apply to odors emanating from agricultural operations necessary for the growing of crops or the raising of fowl or animals. The type of facilities that are considered to have objectionable odors include wastewater treatments plants, compost facilities, landfills, solid waste transfer stations, fiberglass manufacturing facilities, paint/coating operations (e.g., auto body shops), dairy farms, petroleum refineries, asphalt batch plants, chemical manufacturing, and food manufacturing facilities. The uses proposed for the project do not fall within the aforementioned land uses. %C711ile the new fire station facility may result in onsite firetruck idling, per RCFPD, it is anticipated that planned/scheduled idling would occur approximately only four times a month on average for a duration of 15 minutes each. Additionally, limited idling would occur each time a firetruck is started at the station prior to departing the station in response to an emergency call. Overall, onsite extended firetruck idling would occur infrequently. Additionally; it is not anticipated that live fire training events and programs would occur at the project site. Furthermore, emissions from construction equipment, such as diesel exhaust and volatile organic compounds from architectural coatings and paving activities, may generate odors. However, these odors would be low in Dao&er 2018 E1—E3 Pg115 Page 61 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018.00234, DRC2018-00182, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis concentration, temporary, and are not expected to affect a substantial number of people. Therefore, odor impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. 3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES The information in this section is based partly on the following technical report, which is included as Appendix B to this Initial Study: ■ Biological Rerources Technical Report, Cadre Environmental, February 2018. a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? No Impact. Sensitive biological resources are habitats= or individual species that have special recognition by federal, state, or local conservation agencies and organizations as endangered, threatened, or rare. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDF\D, US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFC(7S), and organizations like the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) maintain watch lists of such resources. As shown in Figures 3, Aerial Photograph, and 4, Site Photographs, the project site is vacant and mostly consists of bare or exposed soil—the prior single-family residences that were on the site were demolished in recent years. The site is an urbanized area of the City and is surrounded by residential and commercial uses. Following is a summary of the findings and conclusions of the Biological Resources Technical Report prepared by Cadre Environmental for the project site (see Appendix B). Sensitive Species No sensitive or special status plant species were observed during a field survey conducted by Cadre of the project site. Three vegetation communities were identified onsite, as listed below. However, none of these vegetation communities are considered sensitive or special status. ■ Disturbed areas—generally unvegetated--comprised 96 percent of the site. Several species of non-native plants were found scattered in this area. Disturbed buckwheat scrub was found on 0.07 acre (three percent of the site) in the southwestern part of the site. Dominant species are California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum), deetweed (Acmispon glaber), and California aster (Corethrogyne filaginifolia); this habitat appears to be frequently cleared/trimmed. ' Per the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, habitat is where a given, plant or animal species meets its requirements for food, cover, and water in both space and time (CDFW 2015). Page 62 E1—E3 Pgl l6 PlacelVorkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00182, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Ornamental landscaped vegetation was identified on .02 acre (one percent of the site) in the central region of the project site and are likely remnants of the prior residential development of the site. Ornamental plantings include creeping myoporum (Ivlyoporum parvifolium), fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceutn), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.), and Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) (see Figure 10, Vegetation Comae oilier) (Cadre 2018). Additionally, Cadre identified thirty-six sensitive plant species as occurring in the project region; however, no suitable habitat for any- of those species was identified on- or in the vicinity of the project site (Cadre 2018). Additionally, no sensitive animal species or undisturbed native habitats were identified during a field survey conducted by Cadre of the project site. Twenty-eight sensitive animal species were identified as occurring in the project region; however, no suitable habitat for any of those species was identified on- or in the vicinity of the project site (Cadre 2018). Based on the preceding, the Proposed Project would not result in a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations. No impact wouldoccur and no mitigation measures are necessary. b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? No Impact. Sensitive natural communities are communities that are considered rare in the region by regulatory agencies; known to provide habitat for sensitive animal or plant species; or known to be important wildlife corridors. Riparian habitats are those occurring along the banks of rivers and streams. As shown in Figure 3, Avial Pbotogivpb, the project site is in an urbanized area of the City and is surrounded by a mix of residential and commercial uses. No sensitive habitats were identified on- or in the vicinity of the project site (Cadre 2018). Cucamonga Creek Channel and Trail, an engineered flood control concrete channel that passes next to the western site boundary, consists of concrete bed and banks and therefore does not support riparian habitat. Therefore, the Proposed Project would not result in an impact on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community and no mitigation measures are necessary. c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? No Impact. Wetlands are defined under the federal Clean Water Act as land that is flooded or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that normally does support, a prevalence of vegetation adapted to life in saturated soils. Wetlands include areas such as streams, swamps, marshes, and bogs. Oaaober 2018 E1 -E3 Pg117 Page 63 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2O1840234, ORC2O18-00162, 8 DRC2O18-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis No wetlands regulated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, or Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board were identified on the project site. The Cucamonga Creek Channel located approximately 60 feet west of the project site is a jurisdictional feature of the Corps. However, the unvegetated flood control channel consists of concrete bed and banks and therefore, does not support wetland resources such as saturated soil or wetland vegetation. In any event, project development would not impact wetlands directly or indirectly due to the distance between the project site and the creek, and due to the disturbed and non -vegetated condition of the creek. Therefore, no impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. As shown in Figure 3-3, Aerial Photograpb, the project site is in an urbanized of the City and is surrounded by a mix of residential and commercial development. The project site and its surroundings are built out and do not provide habitat for the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species. Although the project site may provide some habitat for limited wildlife movement and five -in habitat—particularly for reptile and avian species and small to medium mammals that are adapted to urban settings—the project site does not function as a wildlife corridor. Additionally, the site and environs have not been identified or designated as a wildlife corridor. However, a few mature trees on the project site (see Figures 3, Aedal Photograpb, and 4, Site Photographs) would be removed under the Proposed Project. A number of other mature trees abut the site boundary. The trees may provide suitable habitat, including nesting habitat, for migratory birds under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and Section 3513 et seq, of the California Fish and Game Code. Section 3513 provides protection to the birds listed under the MBTA, essentially all native buds. Additionally, Section 3503 of the code makes it unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bud. The MBTA implements the United States' commitment to four treaties with Canada, Japan, Mexico, and Russia for the protection of shared migratory bird resources. It governs the taking, killing, possession, transportation, and importation of migratory birds, their eggs, parts, and nests. Under the provisions of the IvlBTA, it is unlawful "by any means or manner to pursue, hunt, take, capture (or) kill" any migratory buds except as permitted by regulations issued by USFWS. The term "take" is defined by USRVS regulation to mean to "pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture or collect" any migratory bird or any part, nest or egg of any migratory bird covered by the conventions, or to attempt those activities. Any nest permanently vacated for the season would not warrant protection pursuant to the MBTA. USFWS adn-nisters permits to take migratory birds in accordance with the MBTA. Pa ge 64 E1 -E3 Pg118 Plarel Florks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Figure 10 - Vegetation Communities 3. Environmental Analysis Project Boundary Source: Cadre. 2018 E1—E3 Pg 1 19 n oo Scat- P/,nrlfbnt<r NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC201B-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis TIM page ia[eulia7mUp left blank. Poge 66 E1—E3 Pg120 PlareVorkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, B DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis The project applicant would be required to comply with the bIBTA by either avoiding site clearing, demolition, or grading activities during the breeding/nesting season (September 1 to February 15) or conducting a site survey for nesting buds prior to commencing such activities during the nesting season, as outlined in Mitigation Measure 13I0-1. Adherence to the MBTA regulations and Mitigation Measure 13I0-1 would ensure that if construction activities occurs during the breeding season, appropriate measures would be taken to avoid impacts to nesting birds, if any are encountered. Compliance with the MBTA requirements and Mitigation Measure BIO -1 would be ensured through the City's development review process. With adherence to the MBTA requirements and implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO -1, impacts would be reduced to a level of less than significant. Mitigation Measure BIO -1 Prior to the commencement of any proposed actions (e.g., site clearing, demolition, grading) during the breeding/nesting season (September 1 through February 15), a qualified monitoring biologist contracted by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District/City- of Rancho Cucamonga shall conduct a preconstruction survey(s) to identify any active nests in and adjacent to the project site no more than three days prior to initiation of the action. If the biologist does not find any active nests that would be potentially impacted, the proposed action may proceed. However, if the biologist fords an active nest wid-dn or directly adjacent to the action area (within 100 feet) and determines that the nest may be impacted, the biologist shall delineate an appropriate buffer zone around the nest using temporary plastic fencing or other suitable materials, such as barricade tape and traffic cones. The buffer zone shall be determined by the biologist in consultation with applicable resource agencies and in consideration of species sensitivity and existing nest site conditions, and in coordination with the construction contractor. The qualified biologist shall serve as a construction monitor during those periods when construction activities occur near active nest areas to ensure that no inadvertent impacts on these nests occur. Only specified activities (if any) approved by the qualified biologist in coordination with the construction contractor shall take place within the buffer zone until the nest is vacated. Activities that may be prohibited within the buffer zone by the biologist may include but not be limited to grading and tree clearing. Once the nest is no longer active and upon final determination by the biologist, the proposed action may proceed within the buffer zone. Oetober2018 The monitoring biologist shall prepare a survey report/memorandum summarizing his/her findings and recommendations of the preconstruction survey. Any active nests observed during the survey shall be mapped on a current aerial photograph, including documentation of GPS coordinates, and included in the survey report/memorandum. The completed survey report/memorandum shall be submitted to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department prior to the commencement of construction -related activities that have the potential to disturb any active nests during the nesting season. E1—E3 Pg121 Page 67 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Less Than Significant Impact. As shown in Figures 3-3, Aerial Pholograpb, and 4, Site Pbolographs, several ornamental trees are dotted along the northwestern boundary of the site; a few ornamental trees and shrubs are also scattered throughout the site. Among the trees onsite, there are three [nature Eucalyptus trees in the southwestern portion of the project site (see Figure 3). Also, there is an existing landscape hedge located just outside of and abutting the northern/northeastern site boundary—the hedge includes a linear stand of manure Eucalyptus trees and approximately half a dozen Sycamore trees. Project development would require removal of the ornamental and Eucalyptus trees onsite, as well as removal of a number of offsite Eucalyptus and Sycamore trees. The City has a tree preservation ordinance, which is codified in Section 17.16.080 (Tree Removal Permit) of the City's Municipal Code. The ordinance outlines provisions for the protection of heritage trees in the City. The detailed definition of a heritage tree is provided in Subsection 17.16.080.0 (Heritage Trees). The provisions of Section 17.16.080 apply to all heritage trees on all private property within the City. The Proposed Project is considered a public project that would be developed on a City --owned public property. Therefore, the provisions of the City's tree preservation ordinance do not apply to the Proposed Project. Also, since the Eucalyptus trees on- and offsite do not meet the definition of a heritage tree, their removal would not be considered a significant impact. Additionally, in coordination with pertinent City staff and other members of the project team (e.g., architect, construction contractor, RCFPD staff), the City's Public Works Department assessed the existing Eucalyptus trees just outside of and abutting the northern/northeastern site boundary (all within the City's right-of-way) during a site visit conducted on August 30, 2018. The purpose of the assessment was to determine the health and disposition (e.g., maintain in place, remove, relocate) of the trees, determine which trees could be impacted due to project development, and set design parameters to reduce potential impacts to the healthy trees. The assessment identified 7 damaged and/or dying Eucalyptus trees and one dead Sycamore tree. Due to their condition, it was recommended that these trees be removed without the need to be replaced. The assessment also identified 11 healthy Eucalyptus trees, which would need to be removed as a result of project development. To mitigate removal of these 11 trees, a replacement ratio of two 24 -inch box trees for every Eucalypts tree removed would be implemented. The replacement trees would result in the addition of 22 new Eucalyptus trees, which would be planted in the surrounding community based on a recommendation by the City's Public Works Department. Because the area where the trees to be removed is at full capacity, there is no growing space in this immediate area for additional trees to be planted, even with removal of the dead and healthy trees. The City's Public Works Department would use its in-house resources to plant the new trees in the surrounding community, ideally in the immediate area such as the neighborhood on the east side of Vineyard Avenue as street trees or in Red Hill Park or the Pacific Electric Trail. The purpose for this is to help offset the balance of vehicular pollution and particulate matter the 11 trees to be removed currently provide in this sub -community while keeping the tree replacements close to the area from where they are to be removed. The City would impose these recommended design parameters as a condition of approval, and compliance would be ensured through the City's building plan check and development review process. Page 68 E1 -E3 Pg122 Placelr/orkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC201.8-00162, 8 DRC201840097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Furthermore, Chapter 17.810 (Tree Preservation) of the City's Municipal Code outlines provisions for the protection of Eucalyptus windrows in the City, which are considered a community resource. As stated in Section 17.80.010 (Purpose), windrows provide a cumulative value as a windbreak system. As noted above, a number of Eucalyptus trees within the stand of trees would be removed as a result of project -related construction activities. The stand of Eucalyptus trees abutting the nortliern/northeastern site boundary, along with the stand of Eucalyptus trees that continue north of the project site along the western side of Vineyard Avenue up to its intersection with Carnelian Street, together form a windrow Through its grading and building plan check review process, the City would determine if the healthy Eucalyptus trees to remain within the stand would be impacted in any way (e.g., impact to root systems) by project -related construction activities that would occur near these trees. The City would enforce the provisions of Chapter 17.810 on the project development. For example, Section 17.80.050 (Protection of Existing Trees) requires that care be exercised by all individuals, developers, and contractors working near preserved trees so that no damage occurs to such trees, including damage to root systems. All construction is required to preserve and protect the health of trees to remain in accordance with the measures outlined in Section 17.80.050. Adherence to the provisions of Chapter 17.810 would ensure that appropriate measures would be taken to avoid any impacts to the healthy Eucalyptus trees to remain. Finally, although project development would include removal of the few ornamental trees and three Eucalyptus trees onsite, it would provide a greater number of new trees (approxhnately 41) dean currently exist. As shown in Figure 5, Conceptual Site and Laadreape Plan, the Proposed Project's landscape plan would include a variety of new trees, including but not be limited to Eucalyptus, sycamore, oak, citrus, and myrtle trees. Also, in addition to the removed Eucalypts trees to be replaced with new trees (discussed above), a new stand of Eucalyptus trees would be planted along the northern and eastern site boundaries (see Figure 5), which in turn would help create a greater community resources by increasing the stand of Eucalyptus trees. Based on the preceding, impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? No Impact. The project site is in an urbanized area of the City and surrounded by a mix of residential and commercial uses (see Figure 3, Aerial Photograph). The site is not in a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan (USFWS 2017; CDFW 2017). No impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are necessary. 3.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES The information in this section is based partly on the following technical reports, which are included as Appendices C and D to this Initial Study: ■ Cailtnral ReroiircesArsesmieat Report, Cogstone, February 2018. (Appendix C) Is Paleontological ResoareesAtrersment Repoli, Cogstone, February 2018. (Appendix D) Oclober2018 E1 -E3 Pg123 Page 69 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO.ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC201B-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in Cj 15064.5? No Impact. Section 15064.5 defines historic resources as resources listed or determined to be eligible for listing by the State Historical Resources Commission, a local register of historical resources, or the lead agency. Generally, a resource is considered "historically significant" if it meets one of the following criteria: i) Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage; ii) Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past; iii) Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values; iv) Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. As shown in Figures 3, Aerial Photograph, and 4, Site Photographs, the project site is vacant and mostly consists of bare or exposed soil—there are no buildings or structures remaining onsite. Soil on the entire site has been disturbed by past agricultural (orchard) and residential uses. The last of the three single-family residences that were located along the southern portion of the project was demolished in 2017. Debris remaining from demolition of the houses—including brick, concrete, wood, and glass—is scattered throughout the site. However, none of the debris appears historic in nature and none are temporally diagnostic artifacts. Based on a careful examination, there does not appear to be any subsurface features (e.g., privies, cisterns, or wells) present within the project site that might contain intact historical refuse deposits (Cogstone 2018a). Additionally, as a part of cultural resources assessment conducted by Cogstone of the project site, Cogstone performed an intensive -level pedestrian survey of the site. The survey identified one potential historic linear resource consisting of a concrete retaining wall, which dates approximately to the 1950s. However, there are no known associations with important people, places or events and the wall does not have the potential to provide archaeological data. As a result, the wall is recommended as not eligible for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources (Cogstone 2018x). Furthermore, as shown in Figure LU -8 (Historic Resources) of the City's General Plan Managing Land Use, Community Design, and Historic Resources Element, the project site is not listed as a designated historic site or on/abutting a historic transportation route. The project site is also not identified on these historic resource lists/databases—the National Register of Historic Places and the California State Historical Landmarks, Points of Historical Interest, and Register of Historic Places. Based on the preceding, no impacts to historical resources would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. Page 70 E1 -E3 Pg124 Plarelrork,r NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY ORC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? Less Than Significant Impact. Archaeological resources are prehistoric or historic evidence of past human activities, including structural ruins and buried resources. As shown in Figure 3, Avial Pbolograpb, the vacant project site is in an urbanized area of the City and is surrounded by a mix of residential and commercial uses. Soil on the entire site has been disturbed by past agricultural (orchard) and residential uses. As noted above, the last of the residences that once occupied the southern portion of the project site was demolished in 2017, and the debris remaining from demolition of the houses—including brick, concrete, wood, and glass --does not appear to be archeologically historic in nature. Additionally, as a part of cultural resources assessment conducted by Cogstone of the project site, Cogstone completed a search for cultural resources records for the site (as well as within a one -mile search radius) at the South Central Coastal Information Center at California State University, Fullerton no December 14, 2017. The records search determined that there are no previously recorded cultural resources associated with the project site. Further, Cogstone performed an intensive -level pedestrian survey of the project site. The survey did not identify any cultural resources. Furthermore, the lack of archaeological sites in the project vicinity and the disturbed nature of the project site indicate that the potential for discovery of intact archaeological deposits, including unknown buried archaeological deposits, materials, or features, due to project development is considered low. The project site and immediate surroundings are also not recognized as an area of having the potential for subsurface archeological resources. Finally, a portion of the project site has already been subject to similar construction and ground -disturbing activities that would occur under the Proposed Project. No archaeological resources were identified during prior development of the project site, and it is unlikely that any such resources would be uncovered or affected during project -related grading and construction activities. Project development would involve excavations to depths of up to 8.5 feet below ground surface (bgs); and are not expected to encounter native soils. A subsurface site survey conducted of the project site was also negative for archeological resources (Cogstone 2018a). Based on the preceding, impacts to archeological resources would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? Less Than Significant Impact. Paleontological resources are fossils, that is, the recognizable remains or evidence of past life on earth; including bones, shells, leaves, tracks, burrows, and impressions. Geological maps indicate that the project surface originally consisted of late Holocene very young wash deposits and early Holocene young alluvial fan deposits. Holocene deposits are less than 11,700 years old and are too young to contain the remains of extinct Ice Aged (Pleistocene) animals (Cogstone 2018b). Also, the geotechnical exploration report prepared for the Proposed Project revealed that much of the site consists of Odober2018 E1 -E3 Pg125 Page 71 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC201B-00234, ORC201B-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis artificial fill, to depths of up to 8.5 feet below grade surface (Appendix G). The artificial fill would be excavated and recompacted under the Proposed Project— excavation of native Holocene materials is not anticipated. Below -surface, fossil -bearing geological units are not anticipated to be encountered. Additionally, a record search conducted by Cogstone revealed that no fossil localities are known from the sediments of the project site or within a mile of the site. A subsurface site survey conducted by Cogstone of the project site was also negative for paleontological resources (Cogstone 2018b). Furthermore, a portion of the project site has already been subject to similar construction and ground - disturbing activities that would occur under the Proposed Project. No paleontological resources were identified during prior development of the project site, and it is unlikely that any such resources would be uncovered or affected during project -related grading and construction activities. Finally, there are no unique geological features onsite or adjacent to or surrounding the project site. The project site exhibits generally flat topography with overall gentle inclination to the south/southwest. Based on the preceding, development of the Proposed Project would not result in any significant impacts to paleontological resources or result in the destruction of any unique geological features. No mitigation measures are necessary. d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of dedicated cemeteries? Less Than Significant Impact. There are no known human remains or cemeteries on or near the project site. As shown in Figure 3, Aena! Phatagraph, the project site is in an urbanized area of the City; part of it has already been disturbed in the past and has been subject to similar construction and ground -disturbing activities associated with the Proposed Project. Therefore, the likelihood that human remains may be discovered during site clearing and grading activities is considered extremely low. However, development of the Proposed Project would involve ground -disturbing activities that could have the potential to disturb previously undiscovered subsurface human remains, if any exist. For example, the Proposed Project could involve deeper excavation than previously performed in certain areas of the project site, as well as excavation on portions of the site not previously disturbed. In the unlikely event that human remains are uncovered during ground -disturbing activities, California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 requires that disturbance of the site shall remain halted until the San Bernardino County Coroner has conducted an investigation into the circumstances, manner, and cause of any death, and the recommendations concerning the treatment and disposition of the human remains have been made to the person responsible for the excavation or to his or her authorized representative, in die manner provided in Section 5097.98 of the California Public Resources Code. The coroner is required to make a determination within two working days of notification of the discovery of the human remains. If the coroner determines that the remains are not subject to his or her authority or has reason to believe the human remains to be those of a Native American, he or she shall contact, by telephone within 24 hours, the Native American Heritage Commission. Compliance with existing law regarding the discovery of human remains would reduce potential impacts to human remains to less than significant levels. No mitigation measures are necessary. Page 72 E1 -E3 Pg126 P/areirlorkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018.00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis 3.6 GEOLOGYAND SOILS The analysis in this section is based partly on the following technical reports, which are included as Appendices E and F to this Initial Study: ■ Geoteclunical E:vploration, Leighton Consulting, Inc., March 22, 2018. (Appendix E) ■ Geologic Fant Investigation, RIvIA Group, March 30, 2018. (Appendix F) a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning map, issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. Less than Significant Impact. The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act was passed in 1972 to mitigate the hazard of surface faulting to structures for human occupancy. Surface rupture is the most easily avoided seismic hazard. Fault rupture generally occurs within 50 feet of an active fault line and is limited to the immediate area of the fault zone where the fault breaks along the surface. The main purpose of the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act is to prevent construction of buildings used for human occupancy on the surface of active faults, in order to minimize the hazard of surface rupture of a fault to people and habitable buildings. Before cities and counties can permit development within Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones, geologic investigations are required to show that the proposed development site is not threatened by surface rupture from future earthquakes. There are no mapped active faults—that is, a fault that has ruptured during Holocene time (the last 11,700 }-ears)-or Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones on or within proximity of the project site. The nearest known active fault to the project site is the Cucamonga Fault, approximately 3.9 miles to the north. The nearest Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone to the project site is approximately 3.8 miles to the north along the Cucamonga Fault (Leighton 2018; CGS 2015x; CGS 20156). Additionally, pursuant to City's requirements, a site-specific Geologic Fault Investigation was conducted for the project site (see Appendix F). The investigation was required due to the site's location in a Special Studies Zone for the Red Hill Fault (the local equivalent of a State Earthquake Fault Zone), as designated in Figure PS -2 (Fault Hazards) of the Public Health and Safety Chapter of the City's General Plan. The Red Hill Fault is locally concealed and is considered potentially active—that is, it has ruptured during the last 1.8 million years (Quaternary tine) but not within the last 11,700 years (Holocene time). The. City requires special studies be completed before essential facilities—such as fire stations, police stations, emergency operations centers, and emergency communication dispatch centersan be built in a Special Studies Zone. Buildings providing essential services should be able to provide those services to the public after a disaster. October 201 S E1 -E3 Pg 127 Page 73 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis The purpose of the Geotechnical Fault Investigation was to assess the potential for future surface fault rupture witlun the site due to seismic activity from the Red Hill Fault. As concluded in the Geologic Fault Investigation, the project site is not crossed by, abutting, or in proximity of the Red Hill Fault. Therefore, a fault setback zone to mitigate the potential for future surface fault rupture within the site is not necessary. Based on the preceding, project development would not subject people or structures to hazards arising from surface rupture of a known active fault. Impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation measures are necessary. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? Less Than Significant Impact. The most significant geologic hazard to the design life of the Proposed Project is the potential for moderate to strong ground shaking resulting from earthquakes generated on the faults in seismically active southern California. As with other areas in southern California, it is anticipated that the project site will likely be subject to strong ground shaking due to earthquakes on nearby faults. As stated above, the Cucamonga Fault is approximately 3.9 miles north of the project site. This fault as well as others in the region are considered capable of producing earthquakes that would cause strong shaking at the project site, thereby exposing people or structures on the site to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death. The intensity of ground shaking on the project site would depend on the magnitude of the earthquake, distance to the epicenter, and the geology of the area between the epicenter and the project site. However, the project site is not at a greater risk of seismic activity or impacts than other sites in southern California, including the current RCFPD fire station location. Seismic shaking is a risk throughout southern California. Additionally, the state regulates development in California through a variety of tools that reduce hazards from earthquakes and other geologic hazards. The California Building Code (CBC; California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2), adopted by reference in Chapter 15.12 (Building Code) of the City's MunicipalCode, contains provisions to safeguard against major structural failures or loss of life caused by earthquakes or other geologic hazards. The CBC contains provisions for earthquake safety based on factors including occupancy type, the types of soil and rock onsite, and the strength of ground motion with specified probability of occurring at the site. Project development would be required to adhere to the provisions of the CBC, which are enforced by the City's Building and Safety Services Department during the building plan check and development review process. Compliance with the requirements of the CBC for structural safety during a seismic event would reduce hazards from strong seismic ground shaking. Furthermore, incorporation of the recommended design parameters provided in the geotechnical exploration report prepared for the Proposed Project (see Appendix E) would also reduce hazards from strong seismic ground shaking. The City would impose the recommended design parameters as a condition of approval, and compliance would be ensured through the City's building plan check and development review process. Page 74 E1 -E3 Pg128 P/oeell%rkt NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis In summary; compliance with the provisions of the CBC and implementation of the recommended design parameters outlined in the geotechnical exploration report would reduce impacts resulting from strong seismic ground shaking to less than significant levels. iii) Seismic -[elated ground failure, including liquefaction? No Impact. Liquefaction refers to loose, saturated sand or silt deposits that behave as a liquid and lose their load -supporting capability when strongly shaken. Loose granular soils and silts that are saturated by relatively shallow groundwater are susceptible to liquefaction. The geotechnical exploration report prepared for the Proposed Project concluded that liquefaction in site soils is very unlikely due to: ■ Historical groundwater levels under the site of 60 feet or more below ground surface (bgs); groundwater was not encountered in test pits dug in 2017 to depths of up to 11 feet bgs. ■ Site soils at depths of 10 feet and greater were dense to very dense, and thus not susceptible to liquefaction. Additionally; per Figure PS -3 (Geotechnical Hazards) of the City's General Plan Public Health and Safety Element, the project site is not in an area susceptible to liquefaction. Furthermore, project site grading, design, and construction would conform with the design parameters of the geotechnical exploration report—compliance would be ensured through the City's building plan check and development review process. Therefore, no impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. iv) Landslides? No Impact. Landslides are the downslope movement of geologic materials. Slope failures in the form of landslides are common during strong seismic shaking in areas of steep hills. Landslides are not expected to occur at the project site, since the site is relatively flat and not within a landslide hazard area as identified by the California Geologic Survey (CGS 2015b), wlhich are areas having potential for seismic slope instability. Additionally, per Figure PS -3 (Geotechnical Hazards) of the City's General Plan Public Health and Safety Element, the project site is not in an area susceptible to landslides. Therefore, geologic hazards associated with landslides are not anticipated at the site. No impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Less Than Significant Impact. Erosion is the movement of rock and soil from place to place and is a natural process. Common agents of erosion in the project region include wind and flowing water. Significant erosion typically occurs on steep slopes where stormwater and high winds can carry topsoil down hillsides. Erosion can be increased greatly by earth -moving activities if erosion control measures are not used. October 2018 E1 -E3 Pg129 Page 75 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2O18-00234, DRC2O18-00162, B DRC2O18-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Following is a discussion of the potential erosion impacts resulting from the Proposed Project's construction and operational phases. Construction Phase Project development would involve excavation, grading, and construction activities that would disturb soil and leave exposed soil on the ground surface. Common means of soil erosion from construction sites include water, wind, and being trached offsite by vehicles. These activities could result in soil erosion. However, development on the project site is subject to local and state codes and requirements for erosion control and grading during construction. For example, project development is required to comply with standard regulations, including South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules 402 and 403, which would reduce construction erosion impacts. Rule 403 requires that fugitive dust be controlled with best available control measures so that the presence of such dust does not remain visible in the atmosphere beyond the property line of the emissions source. Rule 402 requires dust suppression techniques be implemented to prevent dust and soil erosion from creating a nuisance offsite. For example, as outlined in Table 1 of Rule 403 (Best Available Control Measures), control measures to reduce erosion during grading and construction activities include stabilizing backfilling materials when not actively handling, stabilizing soils during clearing and grubbing activities, and stabilizing soils during and after cut -and -fill activities. Additionally, the Construction General Permit (CGP) issued by the State Nater Resources Control Board, effective July 17, 2012, regulates construction activities to minimize water pollution, including sediment risk from construction activities to receiving waters. Project development would be subject to the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting regulations, including the development and implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (S\\/PPP), which is further discussed in Section 3.9, Hydrology and 117aterQvaliny. The Proposed Project's construction contractor would be required to prepare and implement a S\ /PPP and associated best management practices (BMPs) in compliance with the CGP during grading and construction. For example, as outlined in Section 3.9, types of BMPs that are incorporated in S\\7PPPs and would help minimize impacts from soil erosion include: Erosion controls: cover and/or bind soil surface, to prevent soil particles from being detached and transported by water or wind. Erosion control BMPs include mulch, soil binders, and mats. ■ Sediment controls: Filter out soil particles that have been detached and transported in water. Sediment control BhIPs include barriers, and cleaning measures such as street sweeping. Q Tracking controls: Tracking control BMPs minimize the tracking of soil offsite by vehicles; for instance, stabilizing construction roadways and entrances/exits. Adherence to the 'BMPs in the SWPPP and adherence with local and state codes and requirements for erosion control and grading during construction would reduce, prevent, or minimize soil erosion from project -related grading and construction activities. Therefore, soil erosion impacts from project -related grading and construction activities would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. Page 76 E1—E3 Pg130 Plarel17orkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018.00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Operation Phase As shown in Figures 3, Ae/ial Photograph, and 4, Site Photograpbs, the project site is vacant and mostly consists of bare or exposed soil. The project site is in an urbanized area of the City and is generally flat. No major slopes or bluffs are on or adjacent to the site. After project completion, the project site would be developed with public safety uses, access and circulation improvements, and landscape improvements and would not contain exposed or bare soil. The proposed landscaping would be water conserving and have deep root systems that enable soil stabilization and minimize erosion. Upon project completion, the potential for soil erosion or the loss of topsoil would be expected to be extremely low Additionally, project development would be required to comply with the provisions of Chapter 6.0 (Development and Subdivision Regulations) of the Citys Development Code (Title 17 of the City's Municipal Code). For example, Division 6.05 (Landscaping) outlines landscape development standards applicable to development projects City-wide, including those related to grading design and erosion. Compliance with the City's development standards and regulations would be ensured through the City's development review and building plan check process. Therefore, soil erosion impacts from the Proposed Project's operation phase would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse? Less Than Significant Impact. Hazards from liquefaction and lateral spreading are addressed above in Section 3.6.a.iii, and landslide hazards are addressed above in Section 3.6.adv As concluded in these sections, no significant impacts would occur. Collapsible Soils Collapsible soils shrink upon being wetted and/or being subject to a load. The project geotechnical exploration report (see Appendix E) outlines a number of design parameters, including the recommendation to remove existing soils onsite to depths of at least two feet below the bottoms of proposed footings; or five feet below existing grade; and up to 10 feet below existing grade where needed to remove fill soils. The recommendations include replacement of removed soils with engineered, moistened, and compacted fill soils. Project site grading, design, and construction would conform with the design parameters of the geotechnical exploration report. The City would impose the recommended design parameters as a condition of approval, and compliance would be ensured through the City's building plan check and development review process. Therefore, no significant impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are necessary. Ground Subsidence The major cause of ground subsidence is the excessive «zthdrawal of groundwater. Soils with high silt or clay content are particularly susceptible to subsidence. The project site is over the Chino Groundwater Basin, but not over a portion of the basin where substantial ground subsidence has been identified (USGS 2018). October 2018 E1—E3 Pg131 Page 77 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC201B-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC201B-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Additionally, project development would be implemented in accordance with the design parameters of the geotechnical exploration report, which includes removal of all existing artificial fill soils and replacing die removed soil with engineered fill. The City would impose the recommended design parameters as a condition of approval. With implementation of the design parameters of the geotechnical exploration report, which would be ensured through the City's building plan check and development review process, project development would not subject people or structures to substantial hazards arising from ground subsidence. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? No Impact. Expansive soils shrink or swell as die moisture content decreases or increases; the shrinking or swelling can shift, crack, or break structures built on such soils. The geotechnical exploration report prepared for the Proposed Project (see Appendix E) included excavation of seven test pits to depths of up to 11 feet bgs. Based on the excavations, subsurface site soils consist of artificial fill soil from previous site development, to depths up to 8.5 feet bgs; underlain by silty sands, sand with gravel, gravelly sand, and cobbles. Site soils are not considered expansive due to the lack of clay found in site soils. Additionally, the geotechnical exploration report contains appropriate design parameters for foundation and flatwork design. Project design and construction would be implemented in accordance with the recommended design parameters of the geotechnical exploration report. Therefore, no impacts related to expansive soils would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? No Impact. The Proposed Project would include construction of sewer laterals to existing sewers in surrounding roadways. The project would not involve the use of septic tanks or other alternative wastewater disposal systems. Therefore, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are necessary. 3.7 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Scientists have concluded that human activities are contributing to global climate change by adding large amounts of heat -trapping gases, known as greenhouse gases (GHGs), into the atmosphere. The primary source of these GHG is fossil fuel use. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has identified four major GHGs—water vapor, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and ozone (03)—that are the likely cause of an increase in global average temperatures observed within the 20,h and 21,t centuries. Other GHG identified by the IPCC that contribute to global warming to a lesser extent include nitrous oxide (N:O, sulfur hexafluoride (06), hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and chlorofluorocarbons.3 3 YY2ater vapor (H20) is the strongest GHG and the most variable in its phases (vapor, cloud droplets, ice crystals). However, water vapor is not considered a pollutant, but pan of the feedback loop rather than a primary cause of change. Page 78 E1 -E3 Pg132 PlorelF/orks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis This section analyzes the project's contribution to global climate change impacts in California through an analysis of project -related GHG emissions. Information on manufacture of cement, steel, and other "fife cycle" emissions that would occur as a result of the project are not applicable and are not included in this an, Black carbon emissions are not included in the GHG analysis because the California Air Resources Board (GARB) does not include this pollutant in the state's Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) and Senate Bill 32 (SB 32) inventory and treats this short-lived climate pollutant separately.3 A background discussion on the GHG regulatory setting and GHG modeling can be found in Appendix A. a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? Less Than Significant Impact. Global climate change is not confined to a particulate project area and is generally accepted as the result of global industrialization over the last 200 years. A typical project, even a very large one, does not generate enough GHG emission on its own to influence global climate change significantly; hence, the issue of global climate change is, by definition, a cumulative environmental impact. The Proposed Project would generate GHG emissions from vehicle trips generated by the project, fire truck engine idling, energy- use (indirectly from purchased electricity- use and directly through fuel consumed for building heating) and area sources (e.g., equipment used on-site, constuner products, coatings), water/wastewater generation, and solid waste disposal. Annual GHG emissions were calculated for construction and operation of the project. Annual average construction emissions were amortized over 30 years and included in the emissions inventory to account for GHG emissions from the construction phase of the Proposed Project. Project -related GHG emissions are shown in Table 7. Life cycle emissions include indirect emissions associated with materials manufacture. Iloweveq these indirect emissions involve numerous parties, each of which is responsible for GHG emissions of their particular activity.'I'he California Resources Agency, in adopting the Cl -'-QA Guidelines Amendments on GIIG emissions found that lifecycle analyses was not warranted for project - specific Cl -'-QA analysis in most situations, for a variety of reasons, including lack of control over some sources, and the possibility of double -counting emissions (see hmal Statement of Reasons for Regulatory Action, December 2009). Because the amount of materials consumed during the operation or construction of the Proposed Project is not known, the origin of the raw materials purchased is not known, and manufacturing information for those raw materials are also not known, calculation of life cycle emissions would be speculative. A fife -cycle analysis is not warranted (OPR 2008). particulate matter emissions, which include black carbon, are analyzed in Section 3.3, Air QrmGty. Black carbon emissions have sharply declined due to efforts to reduce on -road and off-road vehicle emissions, especially diesel particulate matter. The state's existing air quality policies will virtually eliminate black carbon emissions from on -road diesel engines within 10 years (CARB 20176). 2018 E1 -E3 Pg133 Page 79 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Table 7 Project -Related GHG Emissions Source MTCO,elearh Percent of Project Total Area <1 <i% Energy' 73 16% Mobile 330 73% Waste 10 2% Water 25 5% Fire Truck Idlingt <1 <1% Amortized Construction Err ionsa 17 4% Total Emissions 456 100% SCAQMD's Bright -Line Threshold 3,000 NA Exceeds Bright -Line Threshold No NA Note: MTCO2e: metric Ions of carbon dlin deequivalent. Percent changes from each source may not total to 100 percent due to rounding. Modeling is based an the total emissions generated by the operation of a in station and Sheriffs subtation, and treats all trips as new trips despite relocation of the fire station. Therefore, the analysis is conservative. I New structures are required to meet the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) and 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. 2 Represents li fing separate from the Idling emissions associated with vehicle trips that are accounted for in the mobile -source emissions as calailaled in CalEEMad. Fire engine Idling emissions utilizes EMFAC2017 aggregated idle emission rate for class T7 publictrucks for year 2017 and is based on onsite Idling of two fire rucks for 15 minutes in a given day up to 48 days per year. Construction emissions are amortized over a 30 -year proiecl lifetime per recommended SCAOMD methodology. As shown Table 7, the Proposed Project at buildout would generate 456 metric tons of carbon dioxide— equivalent (MTCO2e) emissions per year, which would not exceed the SCAQIv113's bright -line threshold of 3,000 IvrTCOze per year. Additionally, when accounting for the emissions currently generated by the existing fire station facility that would be relocated to the project site, the net project emissions would be lower than the emissions shown in Table 7. Therefore, the Proposed Project's cumulative contribution to GHG emissions would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? No Impact. Applicable plans adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions include the California Air Resources Board's (CARS) Scoping Plan and the Southern California Association of Governments' (SCAG) Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). A consistency analysis with these plans is presented below. CARB Scoping Plan CARB's Scoping Plan is California's GHG reduction strategy to achieve the state's GHG emissions reduction target established by Assembly Bill (AB) 32, which is to return to 1990 emission levels by year 2020. The CARB Scoping Plan is applicable to state agencies and is not directly applicable to cities/counties and individual projects. Nonetheless, the Scoping Plan has been the primary tool that is used to develop performance-based and efficiency -based CEQA criteria and GHG reduction targets for climate action planning efforts. Page So E1—E3 Pg134 P/arelfforks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018.00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Since adoption of the 2008 Scoping Plan, state agencies have adopted programs identified in the plan, and the legislature has passed additional legislation to achieve the GHG reduction targets. Statewide strategies to reduce GHG emissions include the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), California Appliance Energy Efficiency regulations, California Renewable Energy Portfolio standard, changes in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, and other early action measures as necessary to ensure the state is on target to achieve the GHG emissions reduction goals of AB 32. CARB recently adopted Final 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update on December 24, 2017 to address the new 2030 interim target to achieve a 40 percent reduction below 1990 levels by 2030, established by SB 32 (CARB 2017c). %Xgide measures in the Scoping Plan apply to state agencies and not the Proposed Project, the project's GHG emissions would be reduced from compliance with statewide measures that have been adopted since AB 32 and SB 32 were adopted. Also, new buildings, like those constructed as a part of the Proposed Project, are required to comply with the 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards and 2016 California Green Building Code (CALGreen). Furthermore, as noted in Section 1.4.5, Green Building and SnrlainabiGby sone of the green building practices/features that would be incorporated into the Proposed Project include: ■ Building geometry includes a sloped apparatus bay's roof to allow for natural daylight to enter clearstory windows to the north, and a slight overhang to shade the south facade. ■ Covered parking is proposed near the Sheriff evidence storage and garage building to reduce heat island effect along with high solar reflectance index (SRI) roofs. ■ Two public transportation lines are within onc-quarter mile of the project site and electric vehicle charging stations are proposed on site. ■ Bike racks are situated at the main entry for guest and staff use ■ The building's energy budget is anticipated to perforin better than the California Energy Code requirement with its efficient LED lighting and efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. The Proposed Project would meet and exceed CALGreen standards. Based on the preceding, the Proposed Project would not interfere or conflict with implementation of CARB's Scoping Plan. No impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are necessary. SCAG's Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy In addition to AB 32, the California legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 375 to connect regional transportation planning to land use decisions made at a local level. SB 375 requires the metropolitan planning organizations to prepare a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) in their regional transportation plans to achieve the per capita GHG reduction targets. For the SCAG region, the 2016 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) was adopted in April 2016 (SCAG 2016). The SCS does not require that local general plans, specific plans, or zoning be consistent with the SCS, but provides incentives for consistency for governments and developers. Odober 2018 E1—E3 Pg135 Page 81 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis The Proposed Project is consistent with the underlying General Plan land use and zoning designations of the project site, which permits the development of public facilities. In addition to the development of a new police substation, the Proposed Project involves the relocation of an existing fire station to the project site, approximately a mile to the west from its current location. The new relocated fire station facility would generally result in ,similar operations as the current existing fire station. Therefore, the Proposed Project would not interfere with SCAG's ability to implement the regional strategies outlined in the 2016 RTP/SCS. No impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are necessary. 3.8 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials? Less Than Significant Impact. The term "hazardous material" can be defined in different ways. For purposes of this environmental document, the definition of "hazardous material" is the one outfitted in the California Health and Safety Code, Section 25501: Hazardous materials that, because of their quantit}; concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, pose a significant present or potential hazard to human health and safety or to die environment if released into the workplace or the environment. Hazardous materials include, but are not limited to, hazardous substances, hazardous waste, and any material that a handler or die unified program agency has a reasonable basis for believing that it would be injurious to the health and safety of persons or harmful to the environment if released into the workplace or the environment. "Hazardous waste" is a subset of hazardous materials, and the definition is essentially the same as in the California Health and Safety Code, Section 25117, and in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 66261.2: Hazardous wastes are those that, because of their quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, may either cause, or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious illness, or pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed. Hazardous materials can be categorized as hazardous nonradioactive chemical materials, radioactive materials, and biohazardous materials (infectious agents such as microorganisms, bacteria, molds, parasites, viruses, and medical waste). Exposure of the public or the environment to hazardous materials could occur through but not limited to the following means: improper handling or use of hazardous materials or waste, particularly by untrained personnel; transportation accident; environmentally unsound disposal methods; and/or fire, explosion, or other emergencies. The severity of potential effects varies with the activity conducted, the concentration and type of hazardous material or wastes present, and the proximity of sensitive receptors. Page 62 E1 -E3 Pgl36 P/aa[Votkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 897D SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018.00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 ORC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Following is a discussion of the Proposed Project's potential to create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine use, storage, transport, or disposal of hazardous materials during the operational and construction phases. Project Operation The activities of the Proposed Project do not involve the use of unusually hazardous materials that could impact surrounding land uses. Project operation would involve the use of small amounts of hazardous materials, such as cleansers, paints, degreasers, adhesive, sealers, fertilizers, and pesticides for cleaning and maintenance purposes. RCFPD staff are trained to handle any hazardous materials that may be stored and used at the proposed fire station. Additionally, public safety facilities are not associated with uses that use, generate, store, or transport large quantities of hazardous materials; such uses generally include manufacturing, industrial, medical (e.g., hospital), and other similar uses. Furthermore, the use, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials would be governed by existing regulations of several agencies, including the US Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of Transportation, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, San Bernardino County Division of Environmental Health Services (DEHS), and San Bernardino County Fire Department (SBCFD).a Compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the use, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials would ensure that all potentially hazardous materials are used and handled in an appropriate manner and would minimize the potential for safety impacts. The Proposed Project would also be operated with strict adherence to all emergency response plan requirements set forth by DEHS and SBFCD. Therefore, substantial hazards to the public or the environment arising from the routine use, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials during long-term operation of the Proposed Project would not occur. Impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation measures are necessary. Project Construction Project -related construction activities would involve the use of larger amounts of hazardous materials than would project operation. Construction activities would involve use of hazardous materials including cleansers and degreasers; fluids used in routine maintenance and operation of construction equipment, such as oil and lubricants; fertilizers; pesticides; and architectural coatings including paints. However, die materials used would not be in such quantities or stored in such a manner as to pose a significant safety hazard. These activities would also be short term or one time in nature and would cease upon completion of the Proposed Project's construction phase. Project construction workers would also be trained in safe handling and hazardous materials use. Additionally, as with project operation, the use, storage, transport, and disposal of construction -related hazardous materials would be required to conform to existing laws and regulations. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the use, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous 6 The Hazardous Nlaterials Division of the San Bernardino County Fire Department is the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for most of San Bernardino County including the City of Rancho Cucamonga; the CUPA administers and makes consistent enforcement of several state and federal regulations governing hazardous materials and hazardous waste. OraoGer 2018 E1—E3 Pg137 Page 83 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018.00234, ORC2010.00162, & DRC2018.00087 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis materials would ensure that all potentially hazardous materials are used and handled in an appropriate manner and would minimize the potential for safety impacts. For example, all spills or leakage of petroleum products during construction activities are required to be immediately contained, the hazardous material identified, and the material remediated in compliance with applicable state and local regulations for the cleanup and disposal of that contaminant. All contaminated waste could be required to be collected and disposed of at an appropriately licensed disposal or treatment facility. Furthermore, strict adherence to all emergency response plan requirements set forth by DENS and SBFCD would be required through the duration of the project construction phase. Finally, RCFPD has a Hazardous Materials Team consisting of highly trained Hazardous Material Specialists supported by certified operational first responders. The Haz Mat Team responds out of the Day Creck Fire Station (173) to incidents reported to involve potentially dangerous spills or releases of various hazardous materials. The Haz-Mat/Fire Team participates in a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) with four other surrounding agencies including cooperative assistance from the Ontario International Airport Fire Department. This JPA offers additional staffing or equipment as needed in the event of an incident. Based on the preceding, hazards to the public or the environment arising from the routine use of hazardous materials during project construction would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Less Than Significant Impact. Following is a discussion of the potential hazards impacts that could arise through the accidental release of hazardous materials from the Proposed Project's construction and operational phases, as well from existing site materials onsite. Hazardous Materials Associated with Project Construction and Operation See response to Section 3.8a, above. As concluded in this section, hazards to the public or the environment arising from the routine use of hazardous materials during project operation and construction phases would less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. Additionally, the Proposed Project consists of the development of public safety facility, which would not generate air toxics requiring an SCAMQD permit. Hazardous Materials Onsite As shown in Figures 3, Aerial Photograph, and 4, Site Photographs, the project site is vacant and mostly consists of bare or exposed soil. Two single-family residences were formerly located along the southern boundary of the site, with frontage along San Bernardino Road. The residences were demolished in 2017 and only graded pads and concrete driveways remain. Debris remaining from demolition of the houses—including brick, concrete, wood, and glass—is scattered throughout the site. An approximately four -foot high retaining wall runs along a portion of the north -central part of the project site, connecting to the Pacific Electric Trail overpass bridge. A 60 -foot -wide easement, which serves electrical and telecommunication needs, passes PlarelForks E1—E3 Pg138 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018.00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis north -south through the western half of the site. Wooden poles with electrical and telecommunication lines run along the easement, as well as along the southern project boundary. Project development includes demolition and removal of the graded pads and retaining wall, removal of the debris remaining from die demolished houses, and removal of the wooden poles and electrical and telecommunication lines. The electrical and telecommunication lines would be undergrounded. None of the site improvements to be demolished or removed are associated with or contain hazardous materials. Additionally, all site improvements to be demolished or removed would be hauled offsite to the appropriate disposal or recycling facility and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations associated with the transport and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous materials. Furthermore, prior development activity and disturbances of the project site did not find any hazardous materials onsite (including in site soils) or result in the creation of any hazardous materials due to past residential and/or agricultural use of the site. Based on the preceding, it is unlikely that development of the Proposed Project would cause the release of hazardous materials into the environment. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation measures are necessary. c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? No Impact. There are no schools within one-quarter mile of the project site. Therefore, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are necessary. d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? No Impact. California Government Code Section 65962.5 requires the compiling of lists of the following types of hazardous materials sites: hazardous waste facilities subject to corrective action; hazardous waste discharges for which the State Water Quality Control Board has issued certain types of orders; public drinking water wells containing detectable levels of organic contaminants; underground storage tanks with reported unauthorized releases; and solid waste disposal facilities from which hazardous waste has migrated. The following five databases were reviewed for hazardous material site listings onsite: ■ GeoTracker, State Water Resources Control Board ■ EnviroStor, Department of Toxic Substances Control ■ EnviroMapper, US Environmental Protection Agency ■ EJScreen, US Environmental Protection Agency ■ Solid Waste Information System, California Department of Resource Recovery and Recycling October 2018 E1 -E3 Pg139 Page 85 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis According to these databases, no hazardous materials sites were listed on the project site. Therefore, no impacts to the public or to the environment would occur as a result of the Proposed Project and no mitigation measures are necessary. e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles or a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? No Impact. The nearest public -use airport to the project site is Ontario International Airport (ONT) approximately 3.3 miles to the south. The Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for ONT, adopted by the City of Ontario in 2011, sets forth safety zones where land uses are regulated to minimize air crash hazards to people on the ground. The project site is outside of such safety zones (Ontario 2011). Additionally, the project site is not in an area where heights of structures are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration to prevent obstructions to air navigation to and from ONT (Ontario 2011). Furthermore, the approach and departure routes for fixed -wing aircraft to and from ONT do not pass over the project site; approach routes are from the east and west, passing south of the site. Therefore, project development would not result in an airport -related hazard for residents or workers on or near the project site. No impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? No Impact. There are no private airstrips or heliports near the project site (Airnav 2017). Therefore, no impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? No Impact. RCFPD administers the emergency management program for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The City also approved a local hazard mitigation plan in 2013. Further, RCFPD has a Hazardous Materials Team consisting of highly trained Hazardous Material Specialists supported by certified operational fust responders. The Haz Mat Team responds out of the Day Creek Fire Station (173) to incidents reported to involve potentially dangerous spills or releases of various hazardous materials. The Haz-Mat/Fire Team participates in a Joint Powers Authority QPA) with four other surrounding agencies including cooperative assistance from the Ontario International Airport Fire Department. This JPA offers additional staffing or equipment as needed in the event of an incident. The Proposed Project would have no impact on the City's emergency response or evacuation plans. The Proposed Project involves RCFPD relocating its existing San Bernardino Road Fire Station 172 from 9612 San Bernardino Road to 8870 San Bernardino Road (project site) in the Rancho Cucamonga, approximately one mile west of the current fire station location. The proposed relocation would provide improved fire department access to the west -central part of RCFPD's service area. The proposed fire station building would also house a Sheriffs substation, which would provide improved police presence and access to the Sheriff's service area. Page 86 E1 -E3 Pg140 Platelr%ikt NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234,. DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Additionally, during the construction and operation phases, the Proposed Project would not interfere with any of the daily operations of the RCFPD or Sheriff, which support emergency planning and response efforts of Rancho Cucamonga. All construction activities would be required to be performed per the City's and RCFT'D' standards and regulations. The Proposed Project would be required to provide the necessary on - and offsite access and circulation for emergency vehicles and services during the construction and operation phases. Based on the preceding, implementation of the Proposed Project (both the construction and operational phases) would not impair implementation of or physically interfere with emergency response or evacuation plans. Therefore, no impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary ln) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland Gres, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? No Impact. A wildland fire hazard area is typically characterized by areas with limited access, rugged terrain, Limited water supply, and combustible vegetation. As shown in Figure 3, Aerial Photograph, the project site is in a highly -urbanized area of die City and is surrounded by a residential and commercial development. There is no combustible wildland vegetation on or near the site. Additionally, the project site is not in or near a Fire Hazard Severity Zone mapped by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE 2008). Furthermore, per Figure PS -1 (Fire Hazard Severity Zones) of the City's General Plan Public Health and Safety Element, the project site is not in a fire hazard severity zone. Therefore, project development would not introduce people or structures to substantial hazards from wildland fres. No impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary 3.9 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY The analysis in this section is based partly on the following technical report, which is included as Appendix G to this Initial Study: ■ Preli7nruary Dminage Study, Encompass Associates, Inc., January 2018. a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? Less Than Significant Impact. The City of Rancho Cucamonga, including the project site, is located in the Cucamonga Creek Watershed, which is put of the larger Santa Ana River Watershed. The Santa Ana River Watershed covers 2,650 square miles in parts of San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties. The Santa Ana River flows southwesterly from the ridgeline of the San Bernardino Mountains for over 100 miles toward the Pacific Ocean. The Santa Ana River crosses into Orange County and ultimately discharges flows into the Pacific Ocean at Huntington Beach. Water quality in Rancho Cucamonga is regulated by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board and its Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin (Basin Plan), which contains water quality standards and identifies beneficial uses (wildlife habitat, agricultural supply, fishing, etc) for receiving waters Oetoberr2018 E1 -E3 Pg141 Page 87 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY ORC2018-00234, ORC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis along with water quality criteria and standards necessary to support these uses consistent with federal and state water quality laws. Receiving waters of the project site's urban runoff (stormwater and non-stormwater discharges) include Cucamonga Creek (Reach 1), Mill Creek (Prado Area), Chino Creek (Reach IA), Santa Ana River (Reach 2), Santa Ana River (Reach 1), and eventually Pacific Ocean. Impacts to water quality of receiving waters generally range over three different phases of a development project: IN During the earthwork and construction phase, when the potential for erosion, siltation, and sedimentation would be the greatest. ■ Following construction and before the establishment of ground cover, when the erosion potential may remain relatively high. In Following project completion, when impacts related to sedimentation would decrease markedly, but those associated with urban runoff would increase. Following is a discussion of the potential water quality impacts resulting from urban runoff that would be generated during the construction and operational phases of the Proposed Project. Construction Construction -related runoff pollutants are typically generated from waste and hazardous materials handling or storage areas, outdoor work areas, material storage areas, and general maintenance areas (e.g., vehicle or equipment fueling and maintenance, including waslung). The Proposed Project's construction phase may cause deterioration in the quality of downstream receiving waters if construction -related sediments, erosion, or pollutants wash into the existing storm drain system and facilities in the area. Construction -related activities that are primarily responsible for sediment releases are related to exposing previously stabilized soils to potential mobilization by rainfall/runoff and wind. Such activities include removing vegetation from the site, grading the site, and trenching for infrastructure improvements. Environmental factors that affect erosion include topographic, soil, and rainfall characteristics. Non - sed ment-related pollutants that are also of concern during construction relate to non-stormwater flows and generally include construction materials (e.g., paint and stucco); chemicals, liquid products, and petroleum products used in building construction or the maintenance of heavy equipment; and concrete and related cutting or curing residues. Construction -related activities of the Proposed Project would generate pollutants that could adversely affect the water quality of downstream receiving waters if appropriate and effective stortnwater and non-stormwater management measures are not used to keep pollutants out of and remove pollutants from urban runoff. Construction projects of one acre or more are regulated under the Statewide General Construction Permit, Order No. 2012-0006-DWQ, issued by the State Water Resources Control Board in 2012. Projects obtain coverage by developing and implementing a SWPPP estimating sediment risk from construction activities to Page 88 E1—E3 Pg142 P1[reell%I''kS NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY ORC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018.00097 RANCHO CU.CAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis receiving waters, and specifying BMPs that would be used by the project to minimize pollution of stormwater. Categories of BMPs used in S%XTPPs are described in Table 8. Table 8 Construction Best Management Practices Category Purpose Examples Erosion Controls and Wind Cover and/or bind soil surface, to prevent soil particles Mulch, geolextiles, mats, hydroseeding, earth Erosion Controls from being detached and transported by water or wind dikes, swales Filter out soil particles that have been detached and Barriers such as straw bales, sandbags, fiber Sediment Controls transported in water. rolls, and gravel bag berms; desilting basin; cleaning measures such as street sweeping Minimize the tracking of soil offsite by vehicles Stabilized construction roadways and Tracking Controls construction entrances/exits; entrance/outlet fire wash. Prohibit discharge of materials other than stormwater, BMPs specifying methods for: such as discharges from the cleaning, maintenance, paving and grinding operations; cleaning, Non -Storm Water Management and fueling of vehicles and equipment. Conduct fueling, and maintenance of vehicles and Controls various construcfion operations, including paving, equipment; concrete curing; concrete grinding, and concrete curing and finishing, in ways finishing. that minimize non-stormwater discharges and contamination of any such discharges. Waste Management and Management of materials and wastes to avoid Spill prevention and control, stockpile Controls (i.e., good contamination of stormwater. management, and management of solid housekeeping practices) I I wastes and hazardous wastes. Source: CASOA 2015. The Proposed Project's construction contractor would be required to prepare and implement an SWPPP and associated BlvIPs in compliance with the CGP during grading and construction. The S\UPPP would specify BMPs, such as those outlined in Table 8, that the construction contractor would implement to protect water quality by eliminating and/or minimizing stormwater pollution prior to and during grading and construction and show the placement of those BMPs. Additional construction BMPs that would be incorporated into the Proposed Project's SXVPPP and implemented during the construction phase include but are not limited to: ■ Perimeter control with silt fences and perimeter sandbags and/or gravel bags. In Stabilized construction exit with rumble strip(s)/plate(s). ■ Installation of storm drain inlet protection on affected onsite drains and within roadways. ■ Installation of silt fences around stockpile and covering of stockpiles. ■ Use of secondary containment around barrels, containers and storage materials that may impact water quality. October 2018 E1—E3 Pg143 Page 89 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, It DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUC'AMONGA 3, Environmental Analysis ■ Stabilization of disturbed areas where construction ceases for a determined period of time (e.g., one week) with erosion controls. ■ Installation of temporary sanitary facilities and dumpsters. Adherence to the BDIPs in the S\UPPP would reduce, prevent, minimize, and/or treat pollutants and prevent degradation of downstream receiving waters. Blv£Ps identified in the S\UPPP would reduce or avoid contamination of stormwater with sediment and other pollutants such as trash and debris; oil, grease, fuels, and other toxic chemicals; paint, concrete, asphalt, bituminous7 materials, etc.; and nutrients. Based on the preceding, no significant water quality and waste -discharge 'impacts from grading and construction activities of the Proposed Project arc anticipated to occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. Project Operation Operational -related activities of the Proposed Project (e.g., runoff from parking areas, solid waste storage areas, and landscaped areas) would generate pollutants that could adversely affect the water quality of downstream receiving waters if effective measures are not used to keep pollutants out of and remove pollutants from urban runoff. Standards governing discharges to stormwater from project operation are set forth in the Municipal Stormwater (NIS4) Permit for the part of San Bernardino County in the jurisdiction of the Santa Ana Regional Nater Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Order No. R8-2010-0036 issued by the R\VQCB in 2010. The County of San Bernardino Areawide Stormwater Program issued a Technical Guidance Document (TGD) on developing water quality management plans for projects and selecting BMPs for a project, including low -impact development (LID) BIvIPs, alternatives to LID BMPs in case LID BMPs are impractical on a site, and source control BMPs. LID is defined in the TGD as a stormwater management and land development strategy that combines a hydrologically functional site design with pollution prevention measures to compensate for land development impacts on hydrology and water quality. LID techniques mimic the site predevelopment site hydrology by using site design techniques that store, infiltrate, evapotranspire, biofilter, or detain runoff close to its source. Source control BlvIPs reduce the potential for pollutants to enter runoff and are classified in two categories— structural and nonstructural. Structural source control B1vIPs have a physical or structural component, such as inlet trash racks, trash bin covers, and an efficient irrigation system, to prevent pollutants from contacting stormwater runoff. Nonstructural source control BMPs are procedures or practices used in project operation, such as stormwater training or trash management and litter control practices. The Proposed Project is a priority project in the category of significant redevelopment projects, which are defined as the addition or replacement of 5,000 or more square feet of impervious surface on an already developed site subject to discretionary approval of the permitting jurisdiction. Priority projects are required to Bituminous = resembling or containing bitumen; bitumen = any of various viscous or solid impure mixtures of hydrocarbons that occur naturally in asphalt, tar, mineral waxes, etc.; used as a road surfacing and roofing material. Page 90 E1—E3 Pg144 Plarell7ortir NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis infiltrate stormwater to the maximum extent practicable and to use biotreatment and harvest and BMPs for the remainder of the design capture volume—that is, approximately the stormwater volume from a 24-hour, 85th -percentile storm. The Proposed Project would comply with requirements set forth in the MS4 Permit and the TGD. Project development would include preparation and implementation of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) specifying LID and source control BMPs to be employed by the project. For example, project development would include installation of four infiltration trenches each consisting of an eight -foot -diameter buried corrugated metal drain pipe encased in crushed rock and connected to a storm drain inlet. Three of the infiltration trenches would be in the southeast corner of the site, while the fourth would be in the south- central part of the site. The four trenches would total 191 feet in length and, combined, would have capacity for runoff from the site from a two-year storm event. The information provided in the \C7QIDIP would provide sufficient detail to identify the major LID BIvIPs and other anticipated water quality BMPs and features that would be implemented as a part of the Proposed Project and would prevent impacts to the quality of receiving waters. The combination of BMPs identified in the WQMP would addresses all identified pollutants of the Proposed Project. Implementation of these BMPs would be ensured through the City's development review and building plan check process. Additionally, project development would be required to comply with the City's Storm Water and Urban Runoff Management and Discharge Control Ordinance (Section 19.20 of the City's Municipal Code), which prohibits the discharge of specific pollutants into the storm water; regulates connections to the storm drain system; and requires development projects to implement permanent BMPs on individual sites to reduce pollutants in the stormwater. Project development would also be required to comply with the provisions of Chapter 6.0 (Development and Subdivision Regulations) of the City's Development Code (title 17 of the City's Municipal Code). For example, Division 6.05 (Landscaping) outlines landscape development standards applicable to development projects City -Bride, including those related to grading design and stormwater management. Compliance with the City's development standards and regulations would be ensured through the City's development review and building plan check process. Furthermore, under existing conditions, site drainage is an overland flow traveling in a southerly direction towards San Bernardino Road. The entire project site is pervious and void of any impervious surfaces. There are no water quality devices/ features onsite to provide any treatment for stormwater runoff generated onsite. Therefore, project implementation would result in a beneficial impact to water quality as it would introduce BMPs that would treat site runoff. Based on the preceding, no significant water quality and waste -discharge impacts from operation activities of the Proposed Project are anticipated to occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. Odober2018 E1 -E3 Pg145 Poge 91 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? Less Than Significant Impact. The project site is over the Chino Subbasin of the Upper Santa Ana Groundwater Basin (D\VR 2017). The Cucamonga Valley Nater District (CV\VD) provides water to the site. Groundwater accounts for approximately 45 percent of CV\VD water supplies. CV\VD estimates that water demands in its service area will increase from about 60,500 acre-feet per year (afy), or approximately 54 million gallons per day (mgd) in 2020 to about 65,700 afy or 58.6 mgd in 2035. CV\VD forecasts that it will have sufficient water supplies to meet water demands in its service area. Estimates of future population are based on existing population density and the amount of buildable area in CV\VD's service area (CV\VD 2016). Therefore, development of the project site would have been accounted for in CV\VD's estimates of future water demands. Project water demands would not substantially deplete groundwater supplies. Additionally, project -related construction activities would involve grading and excavation, which has the potential to intersect groundwater and require construction dewatering. However, historical groundwater levels under the site are at 60 feet or more below ground surface (bgs); groundwater was not encountered in test pits dug in 2017 to depths of up to 11 feet bgs (EAI 2018). No excavation onsite would intersect the groundwater at this level. Additionally, the project site is not located in or near a groundwater recharge area/facility, nor does it represent a source of groundwater recharge. Therefore, the Proposed Project would not substantially interfere with groundwater supplies or recharge and impacts would be less than significant. No mitigation measures are necessary. Impacts to groundwater supplies are further discussed in Section 3.18.d, below. c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in a substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site. Less Than Significant Impact. Erosion and siltation impacts potentially resulting from alteration of the drainage pattern due to the Proposed Project would, for the most part, occur during the project's construction phase, which would include site preparation and grading activities. Environmental factors that affect erosion include topographic, soil, and wind and rainfall characteristics. Siltation is most often caused by soil erosion or sediment spill. Following is a discussion of the potential erosion and siltation impacts that could occur during the construction and operational phases of the Proposed Project. Project Construction As discussed above in Section 3.9.a, the project construction contractor would be required to prepare and implement a S\VPPP pursuant to the CGP during grading and construction. The S\VPPP would specify erosion- and sediment -control BMPs that the project construction contractor would implement prior to and during grading and construction to minimize erosion and siltation impacts on- and offsite. Erosion -control BlvfPs are designed to prevent erosion, whereas sediment controls are designed to trap or filter sediment once Page 92 E1—E3 Pg146 PlarelF%rks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis it has been mobilized. B1%lPs that would be implemented during the Proposed Project's construction phase are discussed in detail in Section 3.9.a, above. For example, BAPS would include but are not limited to: installation of perimeter silt fences, installation of silt fences around stockpile and covering of stockpiles, and stabilization of disturbed areas where construction ceases for a determined period of time (e.g., one week) with erosion controls. Adherence to the BMPs in the S%VPPP would reduce, prevent, or minimize soil erosion and sediment from project -related grading and construction activities. The construction -phase BIVIPs would also ensure effective control of not only sediment discharge, but also of pollutants associated with sediments (e.g., nutrients, heavy metals, and certain pesticides). Therefore, project -related construction activities would not result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or offsite. Constmction-related impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. Project Operation As shown in Figures 3, Aeda! Photograph, and 4, Site Photographs, the vacant project site consists of bare or exposed soil, which is vulnerable to erosion or siltation. The project site is relatively flat and site drainage is an overland flow traveling in a southerly direction towards San Bernardino Road. Under the Proposed Project, there would be no bare or disturbed soil onsite at project completion that would be vulnerable to erosion or siltation. All areas would either be buildings, paved, or landscaped. Under proposed conditions, stormwater runoff would also be conveyed similar to existing conditions, continuing to flow generally south. Additionally, the Proposed Project would not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site area and would not alter the course of a stream or a river. The project would implement a IVQMP and abide by the requirements of the MS4 permit and the TGD. For example, project design and operation would include implementation of BMPs specified in the WQMP, which would minimize runoff and soil erosion and siltation into stormwater and thus minimize sedimentation downstream. Furthermore, project development would be required to comply with the provisions of Chapter 6.0 (Development and Subdivision Regulations) of the City's Development Code (Title 17 of the City's Municipal Code). For example, Division 6.05 (Landscaping) outlines landscape development standards applicable to development projects City-wide, including those related to grading design and erosion. Compliance with the City's development standards and regulations would be ensured through the City's development review and building plan check process. Therefore, development of the Proposed Project would not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area in a manner that would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or offsite. Operation - related impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. Oetober2018 E1—E3 Pg147 Page 93 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, B DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCA'MONGA 3. Environmental Analysis d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? Less Than Significant Impact. As shown in Figures 3, Aetial Pbolograpb, and 4, Site Pbolognipbs, the vacant project site consists of bare or exposed soil. The project site is relatively flat and site drainage is an overland flow traveling in a southerly direction towards San Bernardino Road. There are not existing drainage features onsite to capture and convey runoff. Project implementation is not anticipated to substantially change the drainage pattern onsite or substantially increase the rate or amount of runoff. Under proposed conditions, runoff from the overall project site would be conveyed similar to existing conditions, continuing to flow southerly via new onsite drainage collection and treatment systems. The Proposed Project was designed to comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga's criteria stating that post -development flows shall not exceed 80 percent of predevelopment flows. The sites stormwater would be mitigated through the installation of four infiltration trenches onsite that, combined, would have capacity for runoff from the site from a two-year storm event. Therefore, post -development runoff from the project site would be adequately handled by the Proposed Project's drainage system and would not exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the project site or area in a manner that would result in flooding on- or offsite. Therefore, project impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? Less Than Significant Impact. The following describes potential impacts related to storm drainage systems and runoff. Capacity of Stormwater Drainage Systems Project impacts on the capacity of storm drainage systems would be less than significant, as substantiated in Section 3.9.d, above. No mitigation measures are necessary. Polluted Runoff Project stormwater pollution impacts would be less than significant, as substantiated in Section 3.9.a, above. No mitigation measures are necessary. f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? Less Than Significant Impact. Project development would not substantially degrade water quality; as substantiated above in Section 3.9.a, above. Impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. Page 94 E1—E3Pg148 PlatelF%rks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018.00234, DRC2018-00162, a DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? No Impact. The project site is not in a 100 -year flood hazard zone (FElvIA 2018). Additionally, the Proposed Project does not involve development of housing. No impact would occur and no mitigation treasures are necessary. h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? No Impact. The project site is outside of 100 -year flood zones and would not place any structures in a 100 - year flood zone. No impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? Less Than Significant Impact. Loss of fife and damage to structures, roads, and utilities may result from a dam or reservoir failure. The dam in the region that could pose a risk for future employees of the Proposed Project is the Cucamonga Creek Debris Basin (Basin). Areas downstream from this dam have high potential for inundation in the unlikely- event of catastrophic dam failure. The project site is not in an area mapped as protected from 100 -year floods by levees (FEMA 2018). However, the western portion of the project site is in the inundation area of the Basin, wluch is on Cucamonga Creek approximately 2.9 miles northwest of the project site (Cal CES 2016). Therefore, the project site could face the danger of inundation if this dam failed with heavy rainfall or for engineering/design reasons. The Basin is operated and maintained by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works (DPVV) to manage stormwater runoff and help recharge the local groundwater basin (Rancho Cucamonga 2010). The debris basin does not typically impound a substantial reservoir; after flood flows on Cucamonga Creek, some water in the Basin is discharged down Cucamonga Creek at a controlled rate, while other water infiltrates into the groundwater basin so that flood -control capacity is created for the next storm. Additionally, given seismic safety requirements for dams (e.g., design, frequent inspections, and monitoring) outlined in the California State Water Code, the minimum amount of water that is commonly behind the dam (the dam does not impound a full reservoir most of the time), and the capacity of channels below the dam, dam failure is very unlikely. The inundation areas for the Basin also reflect events of an extremely remote nature. Site occupants would have sufficient time to evacuate the project site in the event that flood waters reached the site; it would take approximately four hours for flood waters from the dam to reach the site. Furthermore, because dam failure can have severe consequences, the Federal Emergency Management Agency requires that all dam owners develop emergency action plans for warning, evacuation, and postflood actions. The responsibility for facilitation of emergency response is also the responsibility of the owner. As noted above, the Basin is operated and maintained by DPW As part of their Basin's safety program, DPW conducts routine inspections and operation of the dam and has developed an emergency action plan for the Page 95 E1 -E3 Pg149 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Basin in coordination with local emergency management officials. The primary objective of the Basin's safety program is to maintain public safety by making sure the Basin is safe and risks to the public are minimized. Finally, in the unlikely event of a darn failure, DPW will contact the following agencies: Sheriff; San Bernardino County Fire Department; San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services; and Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Sacramento. Once contacted, these agencies notify all pertinent federal, state, county, and local agencies through the state's National Warning System and all applicable San Bernardino County communications systems. Based on the preceding, project development would not result in flood hazards arising from dam or levee failure. Impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mud flow? No Impact. The following describes potential impacts to people and structures from seiches, tsunamis, and mudflows. Seiche A seiche is a surface wave created when a body of water is shaken, usually by earthquake activity. Seiches are of concern relative to water storage facilities because inundation from a seiche can occur if the wave overflows a containment wall, such as the wall of a reservoir, water storage tank, dam, or other artificial body of water. There are no water storage facilities or enclosed water bodies on or within the vicinity of the project site that could pose a flood hazard to the site due to a seiche or failure of an aboveground reservoir. Therefore, impacts from a seiche would not occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. Potential inundation impacts due to a dam failure are discussed in Section 3.9.i; above. Tsunami A tsunami is an ocean wave caused by a sudden displacement of the ocean floor, most often due to earthquakes. The project site is at an elevation of approximately 1,270 feet above mean sea level and is not at risk of flooding due to tsunami. Additionally, the project site is not in tsunami inundation zones mapped by the California Geological Survey (CGS 2017). Therefore, project development would not place people or structures at risk of flooding due to a tsunami. No impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. Mudflow A mudflow is a landslide composed of saturated rock debris and soil with a consistency of wet cement. The project site and surrounding area are in an urbanized area and are relatively level. No major slopes or bluffs are on or adjacent to the site that could generate a mudflow Therefore, impacts from a mudflow would not occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. Page 96 E1—E3 Pg150 PlarelMorks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis 3.10 LAND USE AND PLANNING a) Physically divide an established community? No Impact. The project site is currently vacant and is surrounded by residential and commercial uses (see Figure 3, Aerial Pbotograph). Upon clearing, the project site would be developed with public safety facilities for both RCPTD and the Sheriff. The Proposed Project would occur in an urbanized area of the City and would be compatible with the surrounding land uses. The Proposed Project would not introduce a new land use that would disrupt existing land use patterns, nor would it introduce a physical barrier that would separate land uses that are not already separated. Additionally, while there are established residential neighborhoods to the north, east, and west of the Project Site (see Figure 3), development of the Proposed Project would not physically divide these neighborhood's in any way because the project would be developed within the confines of the project site and would not introduce roadways or other infrastructure improvements that would bisect or transect the residential communities. Access to the existing residential neighborhoods would also not be interrupted as a result of the project development, since residents of these communities do not have to cross the project site to access their community. The Proposed Project would not physically change the surrounding neighborhood street patterns or otherwise impede movement through the neighborhoods. Connections between the neighborhoods via San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue (e.g., between homes north, south and east of the project site) would remain. Therefore, no impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? Less Than Significant Impact. The City enforces numerous goals, policies, and regulations related to the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. The adopted land use regulations applicable to the project site include the City's General Plan and Municipal Code. Following is an analysis of the Proposed Project's consistency with these land use regulations. General Plan Consistency The City's General Plan land use designation for the project site is Medium Residential (8.0-14.0 dwelling units per acre). The Medium Residential designation is generally characterized by detached and attached residential units; however, other uses such as public safety facilities are permitted in this land use designation. Development of the Proposed Project does not include or require any amendments to the City's General Plan. The Proposed Project also helps implement and further a number of goals and policies of the City's General Plan. For example, the Proposed Project would be consistent with and help implement Policy PS -1.10 of the October 2018 E1—E3 Pg151 Page 97 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018.00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Public Health and Safety Element, which calls for RCFPD to review and determine needs for future system improvements. As stated in this policy, the fundamental strategy of the RCFPD Strategic Principles and Service Plan is to provide appropriate fire station location (distribution) and staffing in order to effectively handle various emerging service demands (concentration). The Proposed Project involves RCFPD relocating its existing San Bernardino Road Fire Station 172 from 9612 San Bernardino Road to 8870 San Bernardino Road (project site) in the Rancho Cucamonga, approximately one mile west of the current Etre station location. The proposed relocation would provide improved fire service to the west -central part of RCFPD's service area. As another example, the Proposed Project would be consistent with and help implement Policy LU -13.1 of the Managing Land Use, Community Design, and Historic Resources Chapter; the policy encourages the minimization of view obstruction by framing and orienting views at key locations on north -south roadways, open space corridors, and other locations where views of scenic resources, trees, and structures are present. As shown in Figure 5, the majority of the existing stand of mature Eucalyptus trees would be protected in place and a new stand would be planted along the northern and eastern site boundaries. The stand of Eucalyptus trees would be visible to passerby traveling along Vineyard Avenue, a north -south roadway that frames the project site's eastern and norther boundaries; to passerby traveling along other surrounding roadways; to passerby traveling along the adjacent trails to the north and west; and from certain vantage points of surrounding residential, commercial, and office uses. Therefore, the stand of Eucalyptus trees (both existing and proposed) would remain as a scenic resource for the project site and its surroundings. Additionally, the Proposed Project would not affect any existing environmental resources, including but not limited to natural habitat, forest, farniland, or riparian areas. Furthermore, the surrounding vicinity is already developed with urbanized (largely residential and commercial) land uses. The Proposed Project would not represent a change in land use patterns or an inconsistency with the City's General Plan land use plan. Therefore, implementation of the Proposed Project would not result in a conflict with the City's General Plan. No land use impact related to General Plan consistency would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. Zoning Consistency The City's Development Code (Title 17 of the City's Municipal Code) establishes the basic zoning regulations under which land is developed and utilized and by wlvch the City's General Plan is systematically implemented. It is the method the City uses to implement control of land uses, in accordance with the City's General Plan goals and policies. The project site is zoned Medium (M) Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre). Per Section 17.30.030 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements) of the City's Development Code, public safety facilities are permitted in this zoning district through City issuance of a conditional use permit. The Proposed Project requires approval of a conditional use permit (DRC2018-00234). However, City issuance of a conditional use permit would not result in a land use impact concerning zoning. The Proposed Project would remain consistent with the land use designation, policies, and goals of the City's General Plan, and with the intent of the Medium Residential District provisions of the City's Development Code. Page 98 E1—E3 Pg152 PlareIrlorks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018.00234, DRC2018-00162, a ORC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Project implementation also requires City issuance of a variance (DRC2018-00234). Specifically, a variance is required for increased wall heights. The perimeter wall proposed along the eastern site boundary, starting from the southeast corner of the project site to the north property fine, would range from 6 to 12 feet. Per Section 17.48.050 (Requirements by Land Use Type) of the City's Development Code, the maximum permitted wall height without discretionary approval (e.g., variance) is 6 feet. However, City- issuance of a variance would not result in a significant land use impact concerning zoning. As proposed, the increased wall height would only be For a portion of the wall proposed along the eastern boundary of the project site. The increased wall height would be provided to serve as a combination retaining wall (a wall that holds back earth) and screen wall. The retaining wall portion is needed due to grade differences in certain areas of die project site; a screen wall would be placed on top of the retaining wall to help screen exterior views from Vineyard Avenue into the public safety facility. The increased wall height would also not affect any residential uses surrounding the project site, as a substantial buffer separates the site on all sides from surrounding residential uses. Furthermore, with the exception of the aforementioned variance for increased wall heights, the Proposed Project has been designed to adhere to all other applicable zoning regulations of the City's Development Cade, including but not limited to building height, setback, parking, and landscaping requirements. All street improvements proposed as part of the project would also meet the City's requirements. Also, development of the Proposed Project would not require the approval of a zoning code amendment or zone change. Therefore, implementation of the Proposed Project wouldnot result in a conflict with the Cityrs Development Code. Land use impacts related to zoning consistency would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? No Impact. See response to Section 3.4(1), above. As substantiated in that section, no impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. 3.11 MINERAL RESOURCES a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be a value to the region and the residents of the state? No Impact. The project site is mapped as Mineral Resource Zone 3 (IVIRZ-3) by the California Geological Survey, indicating that it is in an area of (mown or inferred mineral resources of unknown significance (CGS 2007). However, no mineral resource areas that would be of value to the region and residents of the state exist on or near the project site. Additionally, mining uses onsite would be impractical due to its small size (2.45 acres). Afining would also be incompatible with the surrounding residential uses and is not a permitted use under the Medium Residential zoning designation of the project site. Therefore, no impact to mineral resources would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. Oaober 2018 E1 -E3 Pg153 Page 99 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC201B-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC201B-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? No Impact. Several mineral resource sectors, that is, areas with known mineral resources of regional or statewide significance, are identified in the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan (Rancho Cucamonga 2010). The project site is not in such a sector and no locally important mineral resource recovery sites are on or near the project site. The City's General Plan identifies one active [Wining operation in the City --a rock crushing plant approximately five miles northeast of the project site. Project development would not cause a loss of availability of a mining site identified in the City's General Plan. Therefore, no impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. 3.12 NOISE Noise is defined as unwanted sound and is known to have several adverse effects on people, including hearing loss, speech and sleep interference, physiological responses, and annoyance. Based on these known adverse effects of noise, the federal, state, and city governments have established criteria to protect public health and safety and to prevent the disruption of certain human activities, such as classroom instruction, communication, or sleep. Additional information on noise and vibration fundamentals, existing regulations, and pertinent technical standards, construction effects calculation worksheets, and project -generated traffic noise modeling results are contained in Appendix H. Existing Noise Environment The project site is in a predominantly residential area that includes several commercial uses in the near vicinity (see Figure 3, Aerial Pbolograplh). The noise environment surrounding the project site is influenced primarily from roadway sources, including Vineyard Avenue, Foothill Boulevard, and other minor residential roadways. Noise from nearby residential and commercial operations (i.e. property maintenance, fight mechanical equipment, people talking, etc) may also contribute to the total noise environment around the project site. The City of Rancho Cucamonga includes a noise section in its General Plan Public Health and Safety Element (Rancho Cucamonga 2010). This element discusses noise measurements in terms of roadway noise and provides noise contour maps for the City. The noise section states that measurements conducted in residential neighborhoods near Vineyard Avenue and similar roadways indicated that noise levels typically range from Go to 70 dBA CNEL. These measurements are verified through the noise contour maps (Figures PS -9: Existing Noise Contours [2009] and PS -10: Future Noise Contours [2030 of the Public Health Safety Element]), which show the project site and nearest surrounding receptors exposed to noise levels between 60 and 70 dBA CNEL. Additionally, as the measurements shown in die contour maps and roadway noise modeling were completed in 2009, the estimated noise environment conditions are conservative. The expected noise environment around the project site is generally much louder than a typical medium -density residential area. Page 100 E1—E3 Pg154 Plaeelr/ac@r NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Sensitive Noise Receptors As shown in Figure 3, the project site is surrounded by residential uses on all sides. Due to their proximity, 'the residences approximately 85 feet to the south (across San Bernardino Road) were treated as the most noise -sensitive receptors in terms of analyzing the Proposed Project's potential construction and operational noise impacts on such receptors. Additionally; there is a medical office building to the east, beyond Vineyard Avenue, which was also treated as a noise -sensitive receptor. Given the medium -density suburban environment and the location/orientation of major roadways, sensitive receptors that are beyond approximately 500 feet from the project site would not be expected to be exposed to notable noise impacts from the implementation of the Proposed Project. a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? Less Than Significant Impact. The following describes the Proposed Project's long-term operational and short-term construction noise impacts to surrounding noise -sensitive uses. Project -Related Emergency Event Noise The Proposed Project would produce short -duration fire/paramedic engine and police vehicle noise due to emergency events. Noise from alarm bells, machinery, fire/paramedic engine and police vehicle noise and associated sirens would regularly affect receptors within the local vicinity (receptors along local access roadways) of the project site and receptors in the direct vicinity (receptors within approximately 500 feet) of the project site. Emergency event noise would be sporadic, intermittent, and could occur anytime of the day. Fire/paramedic engine and police vehicle trips would regularly travel along local access roads such as Vineyard Avenue, San Bernardino Road, and Foothill Boulevard. In terms of more distant receptors beyond local access roads, Fre/paramedic engine and police vehicle noise events would be non -regular and therefore, would not constitute an impact. The existing Fire Station 172 at 9612 San Bernardino Road is approximately one mile east of the project site; fire/paramedic engine noise events from the existing fire station affect receptors along local access roadways, such as San Bernardino Road and Foothill Boulevard. Since the Proposed Project would regularly affect receptors in the local vicinity of the existing fire station facility, the project is not expected to increase existing noise levels along local access roadways in terms of existing conditions. Receptors in the direct vicinity of the project site (within approximately 500 feet) would experience emergency event noise in excess of existing conditions when fire/paramedic engines (and to a much lesser extent, police vehicles) exit the fire station building and travel along San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue. Most fire/paramedic engine sirens are rated at around 124 dB when measured 10 feet in front of the siren (Daly 2018). In terms of the receptors in the direct vicinity of the project site, siren noise would exceed the maximum noise level limits codified in the City's Municipal Code. However, Section 17.66.050 (Noise Standards) of the City's Municipal Code exempts noise sources associated with emergency machinery, vehicle, work, or warning bell, provided the sounding of any bell or alarm on any building or motor vehicle October 2018 E1—E3 Pg155 Page 901 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018.00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis terminates its operation within 30 minutes of being activated. Total emergency event noise at any given receptor is expected to last for less than a minute and would therefore, be exempt from the provisions of Section 17.66.050. Further, emergency event noise would be sporadic and intermittent, and would only occur during emergency situations. Therefore, project -related emergency event noise would be less than significant, and no mitigation measures are necessary. Project -Related Stationary Noise A significant stationary -source impact would occur if the activities or equipment at the project site produce noise levels at nearby sensitive receptors in excess of local standards. The Proposed Project includes the construction of a new fire station and Sheriff's substation. The addition of these new buildings would introduce new stationary noise sources to the community, including mechanical equipment and property maintenance. The exterior mechanical or HVAC equipment associated with the new facilities are expected to be similar to the equipment at surrounding commercial and residential uses. The sound reference levels for common central air conditioning units could be up to 65 dBA at one meter (sound pressure level)8. Future central air conditioning units associated with the Proposed Project would be located at least 100 feet (approximately 30 meters) from the nearest sensitive noise receptor. At this distance, the sound pressure level associated with a common central air conditioning unit would be reduced to approximately 35 dBA. Therefore, the noise level associated with future central air conditioning units would be well below the applicable municipal code noise limits for any of the surrounding receptors. Noise from sources such as people talking, employees using outdoor common areas, or property maintenance may also contribute to the total noise environment within the direct vicinity of the project site. However, such activities are not expected to occur more frequently than existing commercial and residential activities within the project vicinity and would not result in a significant noise increase. Additionally; the proposed walls surrounding the project site and the buildings would serve as buffers for stationary noise sources that would be generated within the project site. As also shown in Figure 3, Aerial Pbotograpb, the project site is buffered from the surrounding residential uses by Vineyard Avenue, San Bernardino Road, and Cucamonga Creek Channel. The distance created by these surrounding features would help decrease operation noise generated onsite that would be audible to surrounding residents. Further, as mentioned above, noise sources associated with the maintenance of real property is exempted from the provisions of the City's Municipal Code, provided said activities take place between the hours of 7 AM and S PM, any day. Noise generated by project -related stationary sources would not be notably different than existing noise generation around the project site and would not exceed the City's exterior noise standards. Further, as mentioned above, the noise environment surrounding the project site is in the range of 60 and 70 dBA CNEL. Stationary noise associated with the Proposed Project would not contribute to the existing noise environment. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation measures are necessary. 6 Sound reference level for Winchester 4 -ton AC System (l'W4B6021S). Page 102 E 1—E3'Pg 156 P1amIrlorkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Project -Related Construction Noise Project -related construction activities would increase noise levels on and near the project site above existing levels. The total duration for project construction would be approximately 16 months, starting in late summer/early fall 2018. In terms of the proposed construction activities, the site preparation, rough grading, and site paving activities are expected to generate the highest noise levels since they involve the largest and most powerful equipment. Project -related construction equipment would be limited to relatively small- to medium-sized construction equipment such as rubber -tired dozers, graders, excavators, paving equipment, forklifts, rollers, and a crane. Two types of short-term noise impacts could occur during construction: (1) mobile -source noise from transport of workers, material deliveries, and debris and soil haul and (2) stationary -source noise from use of construction equipment. Construction Vehicles The transport of workers and materials to and from the project related construction site would incrementally increase noise levels along site access roadways. Delivery and haul trucks would access the project site from San Bernardino Road via Vineyard Avenue. The highest construction -related traffic increases would occur when the fine grading soil haul phase overlaps with the building construction phase, which is expected to generate up to 63 truck trips per day due to workers, vendors, and haul trips. This increase in construction trips would be negligible compared to the existing vehicle flows along Vineyard Avenue, wl-dch, as mentioned above, is typically between 20,000 to 30,000 vehicles per day (Rancho Cucamonga 2010). Construction vehicles would produce less than a 0.1 dB noise increase in the daily, traffic -generated noise levels, which would be inaudible at sensitive receptors. Individual construction vehicle pass-bys may create momentary noise levels of up to approximately 85 dBA (L ,,) at 50 feet from the vehicle; however, these occurrences would generally be infrequent and short lived. Further, the City would impose the following standard conditions of approval on the Proposed Project through the duration of the project's construction phase. Implementation of these conditions would further reduce any potential construction -related mobile and stationary noise that would be generated on- and offsite. In Prior to the issuance of any permits for grading, a construction -related noise mitigation plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Engineering Department for review and approval. The plan shall depict the location of the construction equipment and holy the noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction. ■ During all project site excavation and grading, the construction contractor(s) shall equip all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and maintained mufflers consistent with the manufacturers' standards. ■ The construction contractor shall orient all stationary construction equipment so that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive receptors nearest the project site. O,tober 2018 El—E3 Pg157 Page 103 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis ■ The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will create the greatest distance between construction -related noise sources and noise -sensitive receptors nearest the project site throughout the duration of project construction. ■ Prior to issuance of any permits for grading and/or construction, the construction contractor shall provide a map of the haul truck routes to the Planning and Engineering Department for review and approval. The planned haul truck routes shall avoid residential areas to the maximum extent feasible. ■ The construction contractor shall stagger the tithing and/or sequence of the noisiest construction operations throughout the day to avoid creating any impacts to noise -sensitive receptors nearest the project site throughout the duration of project construction. ■ Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. ■ Construction and grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050, as measured at the property fine. The project applicant shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050. Monitoring at other times may be required by the City's Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted. ■ Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if .heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then the project applicant shall prepare a noise mitigation plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes and include appropriate noise mitigation measures. To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. Based on the preceding, mobile noise impacts from construction vehicles would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. Construction Equipment Noise generated by onsite construction equipment is based on the type of equipment used, its location relative to sensitive receptors, and the timing and duration of noise -generating activities. Each stage of construction involves different kinds of equipment and has distinct noise characteristics. Noise levels from construction activities are typically dominated by the loudest piece of equipment. The dominant equipment noise source is typically the engine, although work -piece noise (such as dropping of materials) can also be noticeable. 104 E1—E3 Pg158 Plarelrlorkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNA'RDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DR02018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis The noise produced at each construction stage is determined by combining the L., contributions from each piece of equipment used at a given time, while accounting for the on-going time -variations of noise emissions (commonly referred to as the usage factor). Heavy equipment, such as a dozer or a loader, can have maximum, short -duration noise levels in excess of 80 to 85 dBA at 50 feet. However, overall noise emissions vary considerably, depending on what specific activity is being performed at any given moment. Noise attenuation due to distance, the number and type of equipment, and the load and power requirements to accomplish tasks at each construction phase would result in different noise levels from construction activities at a given receptor. Since noise from construction equipment is intermittent and diminishes at a rate of at least 6 dB per doubling of distance (conservatively ignoring other attenuation effects from air absorption, ground effects, and/or shielding/scattering effects), the average noise levels at noise -sensitive receptors could vary considerably, because mobile construction equipment would move around the site with different loads and power requirements. Noise levels from project -related construction activities were calculated from the simultaneous use of all applicable construction equipment at spatially averaged distances (i.e., from the center of the general construction site) to the property line of the nearest receptors. Although construction may occur across the entire project site area, the area around the center of construction activities best represents the potential average construction -related noise levels at the various sensitive receptors. Using information provided by the project applicant and methodologies and inputs employed in the air quality assessment, the expected construction equipment mix was estimated and categorized by construction activity: As shown in Table 9, the utility trenching phase would overlap with the rough grading phase, and the site paving phase would overlap with the building construction phase; combined noise levels for these overlapping phases are represented in the table. The associated, aggregate sound levels—grouped by construction activity --are also summarized in Table 9. Table 9 Proiect-Related Construction Noise. Enerov-Average (L..) Sound Levels. dBA Construction Activity Phase Estimated Schedule Sound Level at Various Distances from Construction Activities, dBA L. Residences Medical Offices to south 175 feet to east 200 feet Residences to northeast 200 feet Residences to west 430 feet Site Preparation 811/18-911118 73 72 72 65 Rough Grading 911118-1111118 73 72 72 65 Utility Trenching+ Rough Grading 1011118-11!1118 74 73 73 66 Fine Grading 1111118 -12/1118 73 72 72 65 Building Construction 1 1211118 -1211119 70 69 69 63 Site Paving + Building ConsWction 611119-911119 75 74 74 67 Notes: wimiatans penormea win me MWAS KUNM somvere ana inauaea in me nppenmz H. As shown in Table 9, construction activities would increase noise levels at and near the proposed area of improvements. The highest expected construction -related noise levels—up to approximately 75 dBA Leq— would occur at the residential receptors to the south (across San Bernardino Road) when site paving overlaps with the building construction phase. However, since the total building construction phase would last up to one year, general building construction is expected to be most disruptive in terms of nearby sensitive Or7ober1018 E1—E3 Pg159 Page 105 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC201B-00234, DRC2018-00182, 8 DRC201B-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis receptors. As discussed above, the existing ambient noise environment around the project site ranges from 60 to 70 dBA CNEL. In general, Leq values can be estimated as 2 dB less than a respective CNEL value (Caltrans 2013). Therefore, project -related construction is expected to increase the ambient noise environment in the range of 7 to 17 dB (in the A -weighted Leq metric) in terms of the nearest sensitive. receptors (residences to the south); depending on equipment location, power level, and activity duration. Nonetheless, since all construction would occur during the City allowable hours of construction, and since noise levels above typical ambient conditions would be sporadic and intermittent, impacts at the nearest receivers would not be significant. Further, the City would impose the aforementioned fist of standard conditions of approval on the Proposed Project through the duration of the project's construction phase. Implementation of these conditions would further reduce any potential construction -related mobile and stationary noise that would be generated on- and offsite. Based on the preceding, stationary noise impacts from construction equipment would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive gtoundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? Less Than Significant Impact. Following is a discussion of the potential short and long-term vibration impacts that could result from development of the Proposed Project. Long -Term Operation Vibration Impacts Operation of the Proposed Project would not generate substantial levels of vibration because there are no notable sources of vibrational energy associated with the project. Therefore, operations of the Proposed Project would not result in significant groundborne vibration impacts for either damage or annoyance effects. No mitigation measures are necessary. Short -Term Construction Vibration Impacts Construction activities generate varying degrees of ground vibration, depending on the construction procedures, construction equipment used, and proximity to vibration -sensitive uses. The generation of vibration can range from no perceptible effects at the lowest vibration levels, to love rumbling sounds and perceptible vibrations at moderate levels, to slight damage at the highest levels. Table 10 lists reference vibration levels for different types of commonly used construction equipment. Page 106 E1—E3 Pg160 Phiall%rkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Table 10 Vibration Source Levels for Common Vibratory Roller 94 0.210 Small Bulldozer 58 0.003 Jackhammer 79 0.035 Loaded Trucks 86 0.076 Larne Bulldozer 87 0.089 It is expected that ground -borne vibration from project -related construction activities would cause only intermittent, localized intrusion on surrounding residents and residential structures. Project -related construction activities most likely to cause vibration impacts include: Heavy Construction Equipment: Although all heavy mobile construction equipment has the potential of causing at least some perceptible vibration while operating close to building, the vibration is usually- short-term and is not of sufficient magnitude to cause building damage. It is not expected that heavy equipment such as large bulldozers would operate close enough to any residences to cause a vibration impact. Trucks: Trucks hauling building materials to construction sites can be sources of vibration intrusion if the haul routes pass through residential neighborhoods on streets with bumps or potholes. Repairing the bumps and potholes generally eliminates the problem. Proposed construction activities would include grading, which would include equipment such as excavators, dozers, and backhoes. Paving activities may also generate high levels of construction vibration and would include equipment such as pavers and rollers. There is some construction equipment that is expected to be employed on during construction that are not listed in the Table 9 (i.e. excavator, backhoe). The vibration levels produced by such equipment are estimated to be comparable to the equipment outlined in Table 9 (i.e. excavator levels comparable to large bulldozer). Some of these equipment types may generate substantial levels of vibration at close distances. Using the vibration source level of construction equipment provided in Table 9 and the construction vibration assessment guidelines published by the Federal Transit Administration (ITA), the vibration impacts associated with the Proposed Project were estimated in terms of vibration annoyance and architectural damage due to vibration. Vibration Annoyance Construction activities may be perceptible at the nearest sensitive receptors due to proximity to the activities. Groundborne vibration is rarely annoying to people who are outdoors, so it is usually evaluated in terms of indoor receivers. For annoyance, vibration is typically noticed nearby when objects in a building generate noise from rattling windows or picture frames. Since construction activities are typically distributed throughout the project site, vibration annoyance impacts are based on average vibration levels. For calculation Oaober2018 E1—E3 Pg161 Pnge 107 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00182, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis purposes, annoyance impacts are based on the distance from the nearest building to the center of the general construction zone. Table 11 shows the vibration levels from typical earthmoving construction equipment at the nearest receptors. For reference, 78 VdB is considered a "barely feelable vibration" for a typical residence during the daytime (FTA 2006). Table 11 Average Annovance Vibration Levels from Construction east Vibratory Roller' 69 1 67 1 67 1 57 Large Bulldozer 52 60 60 50 Loaded Trucks 61 59 159 49 Jackhammer 54 52 52 42 Small Bulldozer 33 31 31 21 Note: VdB = vibration level using the reference of 1 microinchlsecend. Distances are from the center of the overall construction zone to the nearest receptor building. ' This analysis shorn a'vibralory roger', which maybe more vibration -intensive than the roller used during the paving phase. As shown in the table, construction -generated vibration levels at the nearest receptors would be less than a "barely feelable vibration" (i.e. less than 78 VdB), per FTA guidelines. Therefore, impacts related to construction vibration annoyance would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. Vibration -Induced Structural/Architectural Damage Beyond annoyance effects, higher levels of vibration can result in architectural damage at receptor buildings. The term `architectural damage' is defined as minor surface cracks (in plaster, drywall, tile, or stucco) or the sticking of doors and windows. This is below the severity of `structural damage' which entails the compromising of structural soundness or the threatening the basic integrity of the building shell. Building damage is typically not a concern for most projects, with the occasional exception of blasting and pile driving during construction (FTA, 2006). No blasting, pile driving, or hard rock ripping/crushing activities will be required during project construction. Since vibration -induced architectural damage could result from an instantaneous vibration event, distances are treasured from the receptor fa4ade to the nearest location of potential construction activities. Table 12 shows the vibration levels from typical earthmoving construction equipment at the nearest receptors. For reference, a peak particle velocity (PP\D of 0.20 inches/second is used as the limit for "non - engineered timber and masonry buildings", which would apply to the surrounding structures (FTA 2006). Small construction equipment generates vibration levels less than 0.1 PPV in/sec at 25 feet away. Page 108 E1—E3 Pg162 PlarelForkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC201840234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA I Levels from Construction Peak Particle Velocitv in inches Residences to south I Medical Offices to east 3. Environmental Analysis Residences to northeast I Residences to west Vibratory Roller' 0.033 0.026 0.018 0.006 Large Bulldozer 0.014 0.011 0.008 0.002 Loaded Trucks 0.012 0.010 0.006 0.002 Jackhammer 0.006 0.004 0.003 0.001 Small Bulldozer <0.000 <0.000 <0.000 <0.000 Note: Distances are from the nearest portion of potential construction activity to the nearest receptor building within each land use type. ' This analysts shows a'vibratory roller, which maybe more vibration -intensive than the roller used during the paving phase. As shown in Table 12, construction -generated vibration levels at the nearest receptors would be less than the vibration damage criteria for "non -engineered umber and masonry buildings", per FTA guidelines. Therefore, impacts related to architectural damage dueto construction vibration would not be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Less Than Significant Impact. As presented in Section 3.12(a), above, project -generated operational noise from emergency events and stationary noise sources (i.e. mechanical systems) will not result in a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in a manner that exceeds City thresholds. Therefore, these on- going activities would generate less -than -significant noise impacts. No mitigation measures are necessary. With respect to projected -related operational traffic noise increases, impacts can be broken down into three categories. The first is "audible" impacts, which refer to increases in noise level that are perceptible to humans. Audible increases in general community noise levels generally refer to a change of 3 decibel (dB) or more since this level has been found to be the threshold of perceptibility in exterior environments. The second category, "potentially audible" impacts, refers to a change in noise level between I and 3 dB. The last category includes changes in noise level of less than 1 dB that are typically "inaudible" to the human ear except under quiet conditions in controlled environments. Only "audible" changes in noise levels at sensitive receptor locations (i.e., 3 dB or more) are considered potentially significant. Note that a doubling of traffic flows (i.e., 10,000 vehicles per day to 20,000 per day) would be needed to create a 3 dB increase in traffic - generated noise levels. An increase of 3 dB is often used as a threshold for a substantial increase. The project site is currently vacant, therefore all project -related vehicle trips to and from the site are expected to result in an increase over existing conditions. The City's General Plan Community Mobility Element sets forth the plan for all means of mobility in the City and defines typical volumes for various roadway types. According to this element, secondary travel corridors such as Vineyard Avenue typically experience daily roadway volumes between 20,000 to 30,000 vehicles per day. October 2018 E1—E3 Pg 163 Page 109 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DR0201B-00162, 8 DRC201.8-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis The expected project trip generation was estimated in the Trip Generation Analysis prepared for the Proposed Project (see Appendix I). Assuming worst-case conditions, the Proposed Project would generate up to 30 peak -hour trips. Daily traffic volumes could be estimated as 10 times the peak -hour trip generation; the Proposed Project could generate daily traffic volumes of up to 300 trips per day. This increase would be negligible compared to the existing vehicle flows along Vineyard Avenue, which, as mentioned above, is typically between 20,000 to 30,000 vehicles per day. Operational vehicle trips would produce less than a 0.1 dB noise increase in the daily, traffic -generated noise levels. Implementation of the Proposed Project would not result in audible increases in traffic -related noise along local access roadways. Therefore, exposure of persons to project -related roadway noise would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Less Than Significant Impact. As substantiated in Section 3.12.a, above, project -generated construction noise would be less than significant with adherence to the requirements of the City Municipal Code. Therefore, no mitigation measures are necessary. Project operational siren noise would be exempt from the City's Municipal Codestandards, as discussed in Section 3.12.x. e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or worldng in the project area to excessive noise levels? No Impact. The nearest public -use airport to the project site is Ontario International Airport (ONT), approximately 3.3 miles to the south. According to the City's General Plan Public Health and Safety Element, no airport noise contours over 60 dBA CNEL extend into Rancho Cucamonga. The project site is outside of the 60 CNEL noise contours for ONT (LAWA 2016). Project development would not expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive airport -related noise levels. Therefore, no impact would occur and no mitigation meastues are necessary. f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or worldng in the project area to excessive noise levels? No Impact. There are no private -airstrips or heliports near the project site (Airnav 2017). Project development would not expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels from a private airstrip or heliports. Therefore, no impact would occur, and no mitigation measures are necessary. Page 110 E1 -E3 Pg 164 PlacelFo kt NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018.00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3, Environmental Analysis 3.13 POPULATION AND HOUSING a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? No Impact. No residential development is proposed under the project; therefore, the Proposed Project would not directly induce population growth in the area. Project development would also not extend infrastructure to currently unserved areas. Further, the proposed relocation of existing Fire Station 172 from 9612 San Bernardino Road to 8870 San Bernardino Road (project site) would not increase the number of fire stations serving Rancho Cucamonga and, therefore, would not contribute to inducing growth in or near the City. Therefore, no significant impacts to population and housing would occur as a result of the Proposed Project and no mitigation measures are necessary. b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? No Impact. No housing exists on the project site, which is vacant (see Figure 3, Aerial Photograph). Therefore, project development would not displace housing or people. No impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? No Impact. See response to Section 3.13(b), above. As substantiated in that section, no impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. 3.14 PUBLIC SERVICES Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? No Impact. RCFPD provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the City from seven fire stations, including Fire Station 172 at 9612 San Bernardino Road in Rancho Cucamonga. The need for fire protection and emergency services and new or expanded fire facilities is generally tied to residential and nonresidential development (e.g., commercial, retail, industrial, institutional) and their associated growth (e.g. population, employment). The Proposed Project would have no impact on fire protection and emergency services as it does not include development that would require such services; in fact, it satisfies the need for such services. Oetober2018 E1 -E3 Pg165 Pnge 111 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis The Proposed Project involves RCFPD relocating its existing Fire Station 172 from 9612 San Bernardino Road to 8870 San Bernardino Road (project site) in the Rancho Cucamonga, approximately one mile west of the current fire station location. The proposed fire station relocation would provide improved fire department access to and presence in the west -central part of RCFPD's service area. The Proposed Project also helps implement and further a number of goals and policies of the City's General Plan. For example, the Proposed Project would help implement Policy PS -1.10 of the Public Health and Safety Element, which calls for RCFPD to review and determine needs for future system improvements. As stated in this policy, the fundamental strategy of the RCFPD Strategic Principles and Service Plan is to provide appropriate fire station location (distribution) and staffing in order to effectively handle various emerging service demands (concentration). As noted above, relocation of the fire station would provide RCFPD with improved access the west -central part of RCFPD's service area. For RCFPD, it is crucial that a properly equipped and staffed fire department resource arrive at the scene quickly to initiate action in the event of an emergency. A serious fire or life-threatening emergency can and does occur at any place, any time, throughout the community: It is a goal of RCFPD that all areas of the community can be reached within the tuneframe established by the adopted service goals within the RCFPD Strategic Principlesand Service Plan. Relocation of the fire station would help meet this response -time goal. Therefore, development of the Proposed Project would have no impact on fire protection and emergency services and no mitigation measures- are necessary. b) Police protection? No Impact. The Sheriff provides police protection services to the City from its police station at 10510 Civic Center Drive in Rancho Cucamonga. The need for police protection services and new or expanded police facilities is generally tied to residential and nonresidential development (e.g., commercial, retail, industrial, institutional) and their associated growth (e.g. population, employment). The Proposed Project would have no impact on police protection services as it does not include development that would require such services. The Proposed Project includes the provision of a Sheriff's substation within the fire station building. The substation would improve access, deployment, and police presence and increase the Sheriff's service level in the western portion of the City, therefore having a favorable impact on police services. The new substation would be a beneficial impact for the City and would ensure that an adequate and high level of police services would continue to be provided to Rancho Cucamonga residents, businesses, and visitors. In summary, the proposed project would provide a substantial public benefit for police service by expanding and improving police facilities in the City. Therefore, development of the Proposed Project would have no impact on police protection services and no mitigation measures are necessary. Page 112 E1 -E3 Pg166 PlacelFlorks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis c) Schools? No Impact. The increase in the student generation and the need for new or die expansion of existing school facilities is tied to population growth. No residential development is proposed under the Proposed Project, and project development is not expected to generate an increase in die student population in the area. Therefore, no impact to schools would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary.. d) Parks? No Impact. See response to Section 3.15(x), below. As substantiated in that section, no impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. e) Other public facilities? No Impact. The need for new or the expansion of existing library services and facilities is tied to population growth. No residential development is proposed under the Specific Plan, and development of project is not expected to generate a need for new or additional library services or facilities. Therefore, no impact to libraries would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. 3.15 RECREATION a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities, such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? No Impact. The increase in the use of existing parks and recreational facilities and the need for new or the construction or expansion of existing recreational facilities is tied to population growth. No residential development is proposed under the project; therefore, no population growth or increase in the use of existing parks or other recreational facilities would occur. Therefore, no impact on parks and recreational facilities would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? No Impact. The Proposed Project does not involve, and would not require, construction of new or expanded park facilities. Therefore, no impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. 3.16 TRANS PORTATIONITRAFFIC The analysis in this section is based partly on the following technical memorandum, which is included as Appendix I to this Initial Study: ■ Dip Generation AeayI ns, PlaceWorks, March 12, 2018. 0,tober 201 S E1 -E3 Pg167 Age 113 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC201B-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non -motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? Less Than Significant Impact. Following is a discussion of the potential impacts to traffic and transportation systems that could result from implementation of the Proposed Project. Traffic Analysis The total estimated trips generated from the both the fire station and Sheriff's substation components of the Proposed Project are shown in Tables 13 and 14. Table 13 shows the trip generation in vehicles; it is estimated that the Proposed Project would generate up to 29 trips in the AM peak hour and 27 in the PM peak hour. Table 14 shows the trip generation in passenger car equivalent (PCE); it is estimated that the Proposed Project would generate 29'trips in the AM peak hour and 28 in the PBI peak hour. The numbers of trips for both project components were estimated based on driveway counts at similar fire stations and operational information provided by Sheriff's personnel. Table 13 Proiect Trio Generation Nehiclesl Table 14 Project Trip Generation (Passenger Car Equivalent) AM Peak Hourin AM Peak I Hour Out AM Peak Hour Total PM Peak Hourin PM Peak Hour Out PM Peak Hour Total Fire Station 2 3 5 1 2 3 Sheriff Substation 12 12 24 12 12 24 Total 14 15 29 13 14 27 Table 14 Project Trip Generation (Passenger Car Equivalent) In summary, the Proposed Project would generate less than 30 peak -hour trips assuming a worst-case scenario, with changes in shifts for all fire and police personnel at the same time during the peak hours. Normally, the number of trips during the peak hours would be less than 30 as it is anticipated that changes in shifts would likely occur outside die peak hours. Given the small number of trips that would be generated under a worst-case condition, it is not anticipated that the Proposed Project would result in a traffic impact. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessity. Peige 114 E1—E3 Pg168 Plaaelrlorkkr AM Peak Hour In AM Peak Hour Out AM Peak Hour Total PM Peak Hour In PM Peak Hour Out PM Peak Hour Total Fire Station 2 3 5 2 2 4 Sheriff Substation 12 12 24 12 12 24 Total 14 15 29 14 14 28 In summary, the Proposed Project would generate less than 30 peak -hour trips assuming a worst-case scenario, with changes in shifts for all fire and police personnel at the same time during the peak hours. Normally, the number of trips during the peak hours would be less than 30 as it is anticipated that changes in shifts would likely occur outside die peak hours. Given the small number of trips that would be generated under a worst-case condition, it is not anticipated that the Proposed Project would result in a traffic impact. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessity. Peige 114 E1—E3 Pg168 Plaaelrlorkkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 ORC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Alternative Modes of Transportation Analysis Impacts to alternative modes of transportation are discussed in Section 3.16(o, below. b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited to level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? No Impact. The congestion management program (CMP) in effect in San Bernardino County was issued by the County Transportation Authority in 2016. All freeways and selected arterial roadways in the County are designated elements of the CMP roadway system. The nearest CHIP roadways to the project site are Foothill Boulevard (SR -66); Baseline Road; and Archibald Avenue. Based on the number of trips that would be generated by the Proposed Project (see Tables 13 and 14, above), no impacts to these Clv1P roadways would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? No Impact. The nearest airport to the project site is Ontario International Airport (ONT), approximately 3.3 miles to the south. The project site is not in an area where heights of structures are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration to prevent obstructions to air navigation to and from ONT (Ontario 2011). Additionally, the approach and departure routes for fixed -wing aircraft to and from ONT do not pass over the project site; approach routes are from the east and west, passing south of the site. Project development would not cause any changes in or require relocation of air traffic patterns to or from ONT Therefore, no impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? No Impact. As shown in Figure 5, Conceptual Site and Inndscape Plan, vehicular access to the project site would be provided via driveways off San Bernardino Road. The western -most driveway would provide access to the solid waste enclosure area. The main driveway, which is just east of the solid waste enclosure area, would connect to an internal U-shaped drive aisle. This driveway would be restricted to RCFPD and Sheriff personnel use, including emergency vehicles and apparatuses, via a motorized rolling gate. Fire engines would enter this driveway and loop into the covered bays within the fire station building. In an emergency, fire engines would exit onto San Bernardino Road via a proposed driveway in the south-central part of the site. The eastern -most driveway would lead into a small visitor/public parking area. The City and RCFPD have adopted roadway design standards that preclude the construction of any unsafe roadway, circulation, or access design feamres. The design of the proposed driveways and internal drive aisle would be required to adhere to the City's standard engineering plans and RCFPDs design standards, which are imposed on project developments by the City and RCFPD during the building plan check and development review process. Compliance with these established design standards would ensure that hazards due to design October 2018 E1—E3 Pg169 Page 115 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2O18-00234, DRC2O18-00162, 8 DRC2O18-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis features would not occur and that the placement of the access and circulation improvements would not create a conflict for motorists, pedestrians, or bicyclists traveling within or around the project site. Additionally, at the proposed driveways, a substantially clear line of sight must be maintained between the driver of a vehicle waiting at the crossroad and the driver of an approaching vehicle. Sight distance is the continuous length of roadway visible to the driver. The proposed driveways have been designed in accordance the City's sight distance requirements. Additionally, the proposed intersections of the project access driveways with San Bernardino Road would be perpendicular and would not create design hazards. Furthermore, the Proposed Project would provide a low -speed internal drive aisle that would be safe and walkable for pedestrians, while maintaining an efficient circulation system for emergency and non -emergency vehicles. The Proposed Project would also not include incompatible uses such as farm equipment on area roadways. Therefore, no impact resulting from hazards due to design features or incompatible uses would occur as a result of the Proposed Project and no mitigation measures are necessary. e) Result in inadequate emetgency access? No Impact. As outlined above, the Proposed Project would introduce various vehicular access and circulation improvements. To address fire access needs, the improvements would be required to be designed in accordance with all applicable RCFPD design standards for emergency access (e.g., minimum lane width and turning radius). For example, the internal drive aisle would be designed to meet the minimum width requirements of RCFPD to allow the passing of emergency vehicles. Additionally, the Proposed Project would be required to incorporate all applicable design and safety requirements as set forth in the most current adopted fire codes, building codes, and nationally recognized fire and life safety standards of the City and RCFPD. Compliance with these provisions and standards is ensured through the City's and RCFPD's development review and building plan check process. Furthermore, during the development review and building plan check process, the City would coordinate with RCFPD and the Sheriff to ensure that the necessary fire prevention and emergency response features are incorporated into the Proposed Project and that adequate circulation and access are providedwithin the access and circulation components of the Proposed Project. All site and building improvements proposed under the project would be subject to review and approval by the City and RCFPD. Implementation of the Proposed Project would also not require major road closures or otherwise impact the functionality of San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue as public safety access routes. However, some minor improvements would be required within the San Bernardino Road street right-of-way, which would require temporary closure of small portions of the northern end of this roadway. For example, some construction would occur within the roadway in order to construct the new driveways. Any minor roadway closures would be temporary and would only be necessary during the construction activities associated with these improvements. All proposed roadway closures would also be subject to review and approval by the City. Upon completion of the roadway improvements, all road conditions would be restored to normal. Page 116 E1 -E3 Pg170 Plarelrlork-rr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Therefore, no impacts to emergency access would occur as a result of the Proposed Project and no mitigation measures arc necessary. t) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities? No Impact. Following is a discussion of the potential impacts to alternative modes of transportation as a result of development of the Proposed Project. Public Transit As an alternative to automobile travel, Clmnitrans provides public transit bus service in Rancho Cucamonga. The Proposed Project has been designed to provide convenient access to public transit offered by Omnitrans. For example, future workers and visitors of the project site would be within walking distance of public transit provided along Vineyard Road and Foothill Boulevard; a number of bus stops are located along these roadways, just south of the project site. Safe access to the bus stops from and to the project site would be available via the new public sidewalk proposed along the northern end of San Bernardino Road, which would connect to the existing public sidewalk system surrounding the project site. Pedestrian Facilities As shown in Figures 3, Anial Photograph, and 4, Site Photographs, there is no public sidewalk along the northern portion of San Bernardino Road, which forms the project site's southern boundary. Under the Proposed Project, pedestrian access to the project site would be provided via a new public sidewalk along San Bernardino Road, which would connect to the existing public sidewalk system surrounding the project site. Project implementation would result in a beneficial impact as it would provide a safe means for pedestrians to access the project site from San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue. Bicycle Facilities There are no bicycle paths or lanes on San Bernardino Road or Vineyard Avenue. However, the Pacific Electric Trail, a multi-purpose regional trail consisting of a paved bicycle path and an earthen equestrian trail, passes next to the northwestern site boundary. The Cucamonga Creek Channel and Trail, an engineered flood control concrete channel that includes a paved bicycle and pedestrian path, passes next to the western site boundary. Project implementation would not disrupt or impact the existing multipurpose trails in any way nor decrease the performance or safety of these facilities. In fact, the Proposed Project would enable and enhance the use of existing bicycle facilities in the area as a bicycle rack for up to six bicycles (e.g., bicycle rack) would be provided onsite. Conclusion Based on the preceding, project development would not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities. No impact would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. Oelober2018 E1—E3 Pgl71 Page 117 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00230, DRC2018.00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis 3.17 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is: a) Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k), or No Impact. As shown in Figures 3, Aerial Pholograpb, and 4, Sile Pbologmpbr-, the project site is vacant and mostly consists of bare or exposed soil. The project site is not identified on these historic resource fists/databases—the National Register of Historic Places and the California State Historical Landmarks, Points of Historical Interest, and Register of Historic Places. Additionally, as shown in Figure LU -8 (Historic Resources) of the City -'s General Plan Managing Land Use, Community- Design, and Historic Resources Element, the project site is not listed as a designated historic site or on/abutting a historic transportation route. Furthermore, as a part of cultural resources assessment conducted by Cogstone of the project site, Cogstone performed an intensive -level pedestrian survey of the.site. The survey identified one potential historic linear resource consisting of a concrete retaining wall, which dates approximately to the 1950s. However, there are no known associations with important people, places or events and the wall does not have the potential to provide archaeological data. As a result, the wall is recommended as not eligible for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources (Cogstone 2018a). Therefore, no impact to historical resources in relation to tribal history would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary - b) A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. Conducting consultation early in the CEQA process allows tribal governments, public lead agencies, and project proponents to discuss the level of environmental review, identify and address potential adverse impacts to tribal cultural resources, and reduce the potential for delay and conflict in the environmental review process. The intent of the consultations is to provide an opportunity for interested Native American contacts to work together with the lead agency (in this case, the City of Rancho Cucamonga) during the project planning process to identify and protect tribal cultural resources. Pnge 118 E1—E3 Pg172 PlarelFlaks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, ORC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Pre -Tribal Consultation Results On behalf of the City, Cogstone submitted a Sacred Lands File search request to the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) on December 12, 2017. NAHC responded on December 14, 2017 and indicated that the project site is not identified in the agency's Sacred Lands File and that there are no Native American sacred sites, lands or heritage resources located on or near the immediate vicinity of the project site. NAHC did however, note that the absence of specific site information in the Sacred Lands File does not indicate the absence of Native American cultural resources in the area. Additionally, as a part of the cultural resources- assessment conducted by Cogstone for the project site, Cogstone completed a search for cultural resources records for the site (as well as within a one -mile search radius) at the South Central Coastal Information Center at California State University, Fullerton no December 14, 2017. The records search determined that there are no previously recorded cultural resources associated with the project site; however, 52 resources are located within a one -mile search radius. Further, Cogstone performed an intensive -level pedestrian survey of the project site. The survey did not identify any subsurface cultural resources. Tribal Consultation Results Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52) requires meaningful consultation with California Native American Tribes on potential impacts to tribal cultural resources. As defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074, tribal cultural resources are sites, features, places, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a California Native American tribe. As part of the AB 52 process, Native American tribes must submit a written request to the relevant lead agency (in this case, the City- of Rancho Cucamonga) if it wishes to be notified of projects within its traditionally and culturally affiliated area. The lead agency must provide written, formal notification to the tribes that have requested it within 14 days of determining that a project application is complete or deciding to undertake a project. The tribe must respond to the lead agency within 30 days of receipt of the notification if it wishes to engage in consultation on the project, and the lead agency must begin the consultation process within 30 days of receiving the request for consultation. Consultation concludes when either 1): the parties agree to mitigation measures to avoid a significant effect, if one exists, on a tribal cultural resource, or 2) a party, acting in good faith and after reasonable effort, concludes that mutual agreement cannot be reached. AB 52 also addresses confidentiality during tribal consultation per Public Resources Code Section 21082.3(c). To date, six tribes (Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians; Gabrielefio Band of Mission Indians — Kizh Nation; San Manuel Band of Mission Indians; San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians; Morongo Band of Mission Indians; and Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians) have requested to be included on the City's AB 52 consultation list, which is a list of tribes the City maintains for consultation purposes for the purpose of mitigating potential impacts to tribal cultural resources under CEQA. The City sent a letter to each of the tribes on April 17, 2018, which requested comments and responses from the tribes. The 30 -day noticing requirement under AB 52 was completed on May 17, 2018 (30 days from the date of the notification letter). Ottober 2018 E1—E3 Pg 173 Page 119 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Two tribes responded to the City's AB 52 consultation letter: Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians - Kizli Nation and San Manuel Band Mission Indians. Following is a summary and the results of the City's consultation efforts with the two tribes that requested consultation. Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians - Kizh Nation As stated above, NAHC noted that the absence of specific site information in the Sacred Lands File does not indicate the absence of tribal cultural resources in the area. Additionally, although the records search conducted by Cogstone at the South Central Coastal Information Center determined that there are no previously recorded cultural resources associated with the project site, the search showed that there are 52 resources located within a one -mile search radius of the project site. Furthermore, the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians - Kizh Nation (Iiizh Nation) stated that they are the direct lineal descendants of the project area and that the project site is within their ancestral tribal territory. Therefore, while unlikely, there is a potential to encounter buried prehistoric deposits (including tribal cultural resources) on the project site. The presence of subsurface tribal cultural resources on the site remains possible and could be affected by project -related, ground -disturbing activities associated with grading and construction at the project site (depending on the depth of excavation activities). It is possible that subsurface disturbance may uncover undiscovered tribal cultural resources at the site. Impacts to tribal cultural resources are potentially significant. To enable the Kizh Nation with the ability to protect and preserve their tribal cultural resources and to reduce potential impacts to such resources (if encountered), mitigation is required. With implementation of Mitigation Measure TCR -1, which is based on input the City received from the Kizh Nation during the consultation efforts, impacts related to tribal cultural resources would be reduced to a level of less than significant. San Manuel Band of Mission Indians As stated above, NAHC noted that the absence of specific site information in the Sacred Lands File does not indicate the absence of tribal cultural resources in the area. Additionally, although the records search conducted by Cogstone at the South Central Coastal Information Center determined that there are no previously recorded cultural resources associated with the project site, the search showed that there are 52 resources located within a one -mile search radius of the project site. Furthermore, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) stated that the project area lies within the Serrano ancestral territory and, therefore, is of interest to SMBMI. Per SMBMI, there was once a village within the location of the project area and officially recorded archaeological sites CA -SBR -900, - 901, -902, and 270 were once situated just north of the project area, adjacent to Red Hill, prior to their destruction. Therefore, while unlikely, there is a potential to encounter buried prehistoric deposits (including tribal cultural resources) on the project site. The presence of subsurface tribal cultural resources on the site remains possible and could be affected by project -related, ground -disturbing activities associated with grading and construction at the project site (depending on the depth of excavation activities). It is possible that subsurface Pnge 120 E1—E3 Pg174 P/nrelra'ks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, a DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA " 3. Environmental Analysis disturbance may uncover undiscovered tribal cultural resources at the site. Impacts to tribal cultural resources are potentially significant. To enable SMBMI with the ability to protect and preserve their tribal cultural resources and to reduce potential impacts to such resources (if encountered), mitigation is required. With implementation of Mitigation Measure TCR -2, which is based on input the City received from the SMBMI during the consultation efforts, impacts related to tribal cultural resources would be reduced to a level of less than significant. Widt implementation of Mitigation Measure TCR -2, which is based on input the City received from SMIBMII during the consultation efforts, impacts related to tribal cultural resources would be reduced to a level of less than significant. Mitigation Measures TCR -1 The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City of Rancho Cucamonga (project applicant) shall retain and compensate for the services of a qualified professional tribal monitor/consultant who is both approved by the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation (IGzh Nation) Tribal Government and is listed under the Native American Heritage Commission's tribal contact list for the area of the project site. The tribal monitor/consultant shall only be present onsite during the construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities, which are defined by the Kizh Nation as activities that may include, but are not limited to, pavement removal, pot -holing or auguring, grubbing, tree removals, boring, grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching, within the project area. The tribal monitor/consultant will complete daily monitoring logs that provide descriptions of the day's activities, including construction activities, locations, soil, and any cultural materials identified. The onsite monitoring shall cease when the project site grading and excavation activities are completed, or when the tribal representatives and monitor/consultant have indicated that the site has a low potential for impacting tribal cultural resources. Proof of the project applicant's retention of the tribal monitor/consultant shall be provided to the, City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department prior to the issuance of permits for construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. In addition, the project applicant shall follow/implement the following measures during the project's construction phases that involve ground-distutbing activities. 0dober 2018 ■ Unanticipated Discovery of Tribal Cultural and Archaeological Resources: Upon discovery of archaeological resources (if any), construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the find shall cease until the find can be assessed. Any archaeological resources unearthed during construction activities shall be evaluated by a qualified archaeologist and tribal monitor/consultant: If the resources are Native American in origin, the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians -Kith Nation (Kizh Nation) shall coordinate with the project applicant regarding treatment and curation of these E1—E3 Pg175 Page 121 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-001.62, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Pnge 122 resources. Typically, the Kizh Nation will request reburial or preservation for educational purposes. Work may continue on other portions of the project site while evaluation and, if necessary, mitigation takes place for the find (CEQA Guidelines Section15064.5 [fl). If a resource is determined by the qualified archaeologist to constitute a "historical resource" or "unique archaeological resource", time allotment and funding sufficient to allow for implementation of avoidance measures, or appropriate mitigation, shall be made available. The treatment plan established for the resources (if any are round) shall be in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(1) for historical resources. ■ Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects: Native American human remains are defined in Public Resources Code (PRC) 5097.98(d)(1) as an inhumation or cremation, and in any state of decomposition or skeletal completeness. Funerary objects, called associated grave goods in PRC 5097.98, are also to be treated according to this statute. Health and Safety Code 7050.5 dictates that any discoveries of human skeletal material shall be immediately reported to the County Coroner and excavation halted until the coroner has determined the nature of the remains. If the coroner recognizes the human remains to be those of a Native American or has reason to believe that they are those of a Native American, he or she shall contact, by telephone within 24 hours, the Native, American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and the provisions of PRC 5097.98 shall be followed. ■ Resource Assessment and Continuation of Work Protocol: Upon discovery of any human remains, the tribal and/or archaeological monitor/consultant shall immediately divert work at a minimum of 50 feet and place an exclusion zone around the burial. The monitor/consultant shall then notify the Kizh Nation, lead archaeologist, and construction manager, who shall then contact the coroner. Work shall continue to be diverted from the burial area while the coroner determines whether the remains are Native American. The discovery shall be kept confidential and secure to prevent any further disturbance. If the finds are determined to be Native American, the coroner shall notify NAHC as mandated by state law who will then appoint a Most Likely Descendent. ■ Mzh-Gabrieleiio Procedures for Burials and Funerary Remains: If the Kizh Nation is designated as the Most Likely Descendent, the following treatment measures shall be implemented. To the Kizh Nation, the term "human remains" encompasses more than human bones. In ancient as well as historic tunes, tribal traditions included, but were not limited to, the burial of funerary objects with the deceased, and the ceremonial burning of human remains. Associated funerary objects are objects that, as part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture, are reasonably believed to have been placed with individual human remains either at the time of death or later; other items made exclusively for burial purposes or to contain human remains are also considered as associated funerary objects. All such remains shall be treated in the same manner as bone fragments that remain intact. E1 -E3 Pgl76 Pbrelr/o)-ks Oaober2018 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00182, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis • Treabnent Measures Prior to the continuation of ground -disturbing activities, the project applicant, in coordination with the Kizh Nation and construction manager, shall arrange a designated location within the footprint of the project site for the respectful reburial of the human remains and/or ceremonial objects. In the case where discovered human remains cannot be fully documented and recovered on the same day, the remains shall be covered with muslin cloth and a steel plate that can be moved by heavy equipment placed over the excavation opening to protect the remains. If this type of steel plate is not available, a 24-hour guard shall be posted outside of construction -related working hours. The ICtzh Nation shall make every effort to recommend diverting the project and keeping the remains in situ and protected. If the project cannot be diverted, it may be determined that burials be removed. The ICizh Nation shall work closely with the qualified archaeologist to ensure that the excavation is treated carefully, ethically, and respectfully. If data recovery is approved by the ICizh Nation, documentation shall be undertaken, which includes at a minimum detailed descriptive notes and sketches. Additional types of documentation shall be approved by the Kizh Nation for data recovery purposes. Cremations shall either be removed in bulk or by means as necessary to ensure completely recovery of all material. If the discovery of human remains includes four or more burials, the location shall be considered a cemetery and a separate treatment plan shall be created. Once complete, a final report of all activities shall be submitted to the Kizh Nation and NAHC. The Kizh Nation shall not authorize any scientific study or the utilization of any invasive diagnostics on human remains. Each occurrence of human remains and associated funerary objects shall be stored using opaque cloth bags. All human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony shall be removed to a secure container onsite, if possible. These items shall be retained and reburied witliln six months of recovery. The site of reburial/repatriation shall be on the project site but at a location mitigated and protected in perpetuity between the Kizh Nation, project application and construction manager. There shall be no publicity regarding any cultural materials recovered. • Profesrimal Slandmdr. Archaeological and Native American monitoring and excavation during construction shall be consistent with current professional standards. All feasible care to avoid any unnecessary disturbance, physical modification, or separation of human remains and associated funerary objects shall be taken. Principal personnel shall meet the Secretary of Interior standards for archaeology and have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a principal investigator working with Native American archaeological sites in southern California. The qualified archaeologist shall ensure that all other personnel are appropriately trained and qualified. E1 -E3 Pg177 Pgge 123 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018.00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis TCR -2 The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City of Rancho Cucamonga (project applicant) shall follow/implement the following measures during the project's construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. ■ If human remains or funerary objects are encountered during any ground -disturbing construction activities, work in the immediate vicinity (within a 100 -foot buffer of the find) shall cease and the San Bernardino County Coroner shall be contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code §7050.5 and the provisions of this code shall be enforced for the duration of the project's ground -disturbing construction activities. In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during project's ground -disturbing construction activities, all work in the nnmediate vicinity of the find (within a 60 -foot buffer) shall cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards shall be hired to assess the find. Work on the other portions of the project site outside of the buffered area may continue during this assessment period. Additionally, San Manuel Band of Nfission Indians shall be contacted if any such find occurs and be provided information and permitted/invited to perform a site visit when the archaeologist makes his/her assessment, so as to provide tribal input. The archaeologist shall complete an isolate record for the find and submit this document to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department for dissemination to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. If significant Native American historical resources, as defined by CEQA (as amended, 2015), are discovered and avoidance cannot be ensured, an SOI -qualified archaeologist shall be retained to develop a cultural resources treatment plan, as well as a discovery and monitoring plan, the drafts of which shall be provided to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for review and comment. All in -field investigations, assessments, and/or data recovery enacted pursuant to the finalized treatment plan shall be monitored by a San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal participant(s). ■ The project applicant shall, in good faith, consult with San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on the disposition and treatment of any artifacts or other cultural materials encountered during the project's ground -disturbing construction activities. 3.18 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS a) Exceed waste water treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? Less Than Significant Impact. The Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) provides wastewater collection services to Rancho Cucamonga (including the project site), while the Inland Empire Utility Agency (IEUA) is responsible for the treatment and disposal of domestic, commercial, and industrial wastewater Page 124 E1 -E3 Pg 178 PlaeellZorks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY ORC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis generated by people living and working in Rancho Cucamonga. CVXVD's sewers convey wastewater generated in Rancho Cucamonga (including the project site) to two of IEUAs wastewater treatment facilities: Regional Plant No. 1 (RP -1) in Ontario and Regional Plant No. 4 (RP -4) in Rancho Cucamonga. These wastewater treatment facilities provide a mix of advanced primary and secondary treatment. IEUA is required by federal and state law to meet applicable standards of treatment plant discharge requirements. Specifically, IEU Vs wastewater treatment system is subject to a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board. The NPDES permit regulates the amount and type of pollutants that the system can discharge into receiving waters. IEUr1's wastewater treatment system is operating in compliance with and would continue to operate subject to state waste discharge requirements and federal NPDES permit requirements, as set forth in the NPDES permit. Additionally, the Proposed Project consists of development and does not propose any industrial or commercial land uses that could require special treatment. Furthermore, as discussed in greater depth below in Section 3.18(6), project -generated effluent can be accommodated with the available capacity of the IEUA system; therefore, project development would not require an expansion of capacity that may result in exceedance of the existing waste discharge requirements. In summary, the additional wastewater (quantity and type) that would be generated by the Proposed Project and treated by IEUA would not impede IEUAs ability to continue to meet its wastewater treatment requirements. Impacts on IEUM wastewater treatment requirements would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. b) Require or result in the construction of new water or waste water treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Less Than Significant Impact. Following is a discussion of the Proposed Project's potential impacts on water and wastewater treatment facilities. Water Treatment Facilities CVW'D provides water services to the project site through existing infrastructure and other facilities located in roadways adjacent to the project site. CVWD water supplies consist of groundwater, local surface water, imported water from the State Water Project purchased from IEUA, and recycled water (CV%VD 2016). Groundwater is treated at three CVWD treatment facilities. Imported water is treated at the A E. Weymouth Treatment Plant in the City- of La Verne at. Los Angeles County; that facility has capacity of 520 million gallons per day (mgd) (IvAVD 2018). CVWD estimates that water demands in its service area will increase from approximately 60,500 acre-feet per year (afy) (or 54 mgd) in 2020 to approximately 65,700 afy (or 58.6 mgd) in 2035 (CVWD 2016). The water demand estimates in Table 15 include the demand for the Proposed Project (includes both die fire station and sheriff's substation components) and the existing Fire Station 172 at 9612 San Bernardino Road, Oaober2018 E1—E3 Pgl79 Page 125 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2DIB-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis which would be relocated to 8870 San Bernardino Road (the project site). As shown in Table 15, the Proposed Project is estimated to use approximately 970 gallons of water per day (gpd), a net increase of approximately 702 gpd over water use by the existing Fire Station 172. Water demand for the existing fire station is approximately 98,000 gallons per year, or approximately 268.5 gallons per day (gpd). Estimated water demand by the proposed fire station was adjusted upward so that 20 percent of water demand would be outdoors (compared to eight percent for the existing station), as the proposed fire station would have proportionally greater landscaped area than the existing station, and much of the landscaping at the existing station is gravel that does not use water. In addition, the water demand estimate for the proposed fire station was pro -rated upward for the increase in building area compared to the existing station (20,588 square feet proposed compared to 6,549 square feet existing). Generation Scenario I Square Feet Water deriianil, Proposed Proiectr 1 20.588 1 0.04713 1 970 Net increase 1 14,039 1 — 1 702 Proposed Project'20,588 0.0377 776 Existing Fire Station 172 6,549 0.0377 247 Net Increase 12.951 — 529 Note: Water and wastewater demand/generation per square foot per day based on data from HMC Architects for existing Ore station. Water demand estimate for proposed station adjusted upward to account for estimated 20 percent of miter use for outdoor irrigation (that is, 80 percent indoor use) compared to 92 percent indoor use for existing station. r Water demand estimates include both the fire station and sheriffs substation components of the Proposed Preiect. CN77D estimates that it will have sufficient water supplies to meet Proposed Project water demands. Additionally, based on the water treatment capacities of CVWD's treatment facilities, there is sufficient water treatment capacity in the region for project water demand. Therefore, project development would not require the construction of new or expanded water treatment facilities. No significant impacts would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. Wastewater Treatment Facilities As noted above, CVWD provides wastewater collection services to Rancho Cucamonga (including the project site) and IEUA is responsible for the treatment and disposal of domestic, commercial, and industrial wastewater at its wastewater treatment facilities. Wastewater collection from the project site is provided through existing CVWD infrastructure and other facilities located in roadways adjacent to the project site. Project generated -wastewater would be collected by CV`VD's sewers and conveyed to IEULVs Regional Plant No. 1 (RP -1) in Ontario and Regional Plant No. 4 (RP -4) in Rancho Cucamonga. Combined, these wastewater treatment facilities have total capacity of 58 mgd and total average wastewater influent flows of approximately 32 mgd (IEUA 2017); the remaining combined influent flow capacity of these plants is approximately 26 mgd. Pnge 126 E1—E3 Pg180 Plarel rlorks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY ORC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis The wastewater generation estimates in Table 15, !Baler Demand and Wastewater Generation, include generation for the Proposed Project (includes both the fire station and sheriff's substation components) and the existing Fire Station 172. Wastewater generation is taken to be 100 percent of indoor water use. As shown in Table 15, wastewater generation at the existing Fire Station 172 is approximately 90,160 gallons per year or approximately 247 gpd. The estimated net increase in wastewater generation due to the Proposed Project is estimated at 529 gpd. The amount of wastewater that would be generated by the Proposed Project is much less than 1 percent of OCSD's total remaining daily treatment capacity of Reclamation Plant No. 1 and Treatment Plant No. 2. Based on the water treatment capacities of IEUA's treatment plants serving the project site, there is sufficient wastewater treatment capacity in the region for project wastewater generation. Therefore, project development would not require the construction of new or expanded wastewater treatment facilities. No significant impacts would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Less Than Significant Impact. See response to Section 3.9.a, above. As substantiated in that section, impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve tate project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? Less Than Significant Impact. CVWD has adequate water supplies to meet project water demands, as substantiated above in Section 3.18.6. Additionally, the Proposed Project's .landscaping would be required to be installed and maintained in compliance with the water -efficient landscape requirements outlined in Section 17.82.020 (State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance) of the City's Development Code, as well as with the provisions of Chapter 17.56 (Landscaping Standards), which sets landscaping standards for various purposes, including to conserve water. Finally, development of the Proposed Project would be required to comply with the provisions of CALGreen, which contains requirements for indoor water use reduction and site irrigation conservation. Specifically, project development would be required to adhere to mandatory residential measures outlined in Division 4.3 (Water Efficiency and Conservation) of CALGreen, including those of Sections 4.303 (Indoor Water Use) and 4.304 (Outdoor Water Use). Based on the preceding, there are adequate water supplies to meet the water demands of the Proposed Project and project development would not require CVWD to obtain new or expanded water supplies. Therefore, impacts on water supplies due to project development would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. Orlober2018 E1 -E3 Pg181 Page 127 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018.00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis e) Result in a determination by the waste water treatment provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? Less Than Significant Impact. As substantiated above in Section 3.18.a, there is existing wastewater treatment capacity in the region for estimated project wastewater generation. Project development would not require construction of new or expanded wastewater treatment facilities. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are necessary. E) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? Less Than Significant Impact. In 2016, approximately 96 percent of the solid waste landfilled from Rancho Cucamonga was disposed of at two facilities: the Badlands Sanitary Landfill near Moreno Valley in Riverside County; and the El Sobrante Landfill near Corona in Riverside County (CalRecycle 2018a). Capacity and disposal data for the two landfills are shown in Table 16; the landfills have a combined residual capacity of over 9,400 tons per day. Table 16 Landfill Capacity Sources: CalRecycle 2017b; CalRecycle 2017c; CalRecycle 2017d. Average daily disposal is calculated based on 300 operating days per year. Each of the two facilities is open six days per week, Monday through Saturday, except certain holidays. The solid waste generation estimates in Table 17 include generation for the Proposed Project (includes both the fire station and sheriff's substation components) and die existing Fire Station 172. As shown in Table 17, the Proposed Project is estimated to generate a net increase of approximately 76 pounds of solid waste per day. Table 17 Solid Waste Generation Scenario Square Feel Maximum Average Daily Residual Daily 20,588 0.0054 111 Current Remaining Daily Disposal Disposal, 2017 Disposal Capacity Estimated Landfill Ca aci Capacity tons(tons)' tons Close Date Badlands Sanitary Landfill 15,748,799 cubic yards 4,800 2,603 2,197 2022 Moreno Valley [11,811,599 tons] ElSobrante Landfill 145,530,000 tons 16,054 8,843 7,211 2045 Corona Total 157,341,599 tons 20,854 11,446 9,408 NA Sources: CalRecycle 2017b; CalRecycle 2017c; CalRecycle 2017d. Average daily disposal is calculated based on 300 operating days per year. Each of the two facilities is open six days per week, Monday through Saturday, except certain holidays. The solid waste generation estimates in Table 17 include generation for the Proposed Project (includes both the fire station and sheriff's substation components) and die existing Fire Station 172. As shown in Table 17, the Proposed Project is estimated to generate a net increase of approximately 76 pounds of solid waste per day. Table 17 Solid Waste Generation Scenario Square Feel SolidWaste Generation, pounds or da Per a vare foot+ Total Proposed Project' 20,588 0.0054 111 Existing Fire Station 172 6,549 0.0054 35 Net Increase 12,951 — 76 Source: CalRecycle 2018. + Water demand estimates include both the fire station and sheriffs substation components of the Proposed Project. Page 128 E1—E3 Pg182 P7aeefiFo ks NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC201840162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE. PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis As demonstrated in Table 16, 1lrne#dl Crrpadi , there is adequate landfill capacity in the region for the Proposed Project's forecast solid waste disposal, and project development would not require additional landfill capacity at any of the three landfills serving the City Additionally, the total amount of solid waste expected to be generated under the Proposed Project would be minimal compared to the total permitted daily maximum solid waste tonnage per day of the two landfills serving the City. Additionally, bins for both solid waste and recycling would be provided onsite. The provision of recycling bins would help reduce the amount of solid waste that would need to be transported to the landfills serving the Proposed Project. Furthermore, development of the Proposed Project would be required to comply with the provisions of CALGreen, which outlines requirements for construction waste reduction, material selection, and natural resource conservation. For example, Section 5.408 (Construction Waste Reduction, Disposal, and Recycling) of CAI -Green requires that at least 50 percent of the nonhazardous construction and demolition waste from nonresidential construction operations be recycled and/or salvaged for reuse. Based on the preceding, no significant impacts on landfill capacity would occur and no mitigation measures are necessary. g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? No Impact. See response to section 3.18(f), above. Additionally, the following federal, state, and local laws and regulations govern solid waste disposal. Federal USGPA administers the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 and the Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965, which govern solid waste disposal. State ■ Assembly Bill (AB) 341 (Chapter 476, Statutes of 2011) increases the statewide waste diversion goal to 75 percent by 2020, and mandates recycling for commercial and multi -family residential land uses. AB 939 (Integrated Solid Waste Management Act of 1989; Public Resources Code 40050 et seq.) required every California city and county to divert 50 percent of its waste from landfills by the year 2000 by such means as recycling, source reduction, and composting. In addition, AB 939 requires each county to prepare a countywide siting element specifying areas for transformation or disposal sites to provide capacity for solid waste generated in the county that cannot be reduced or recycled for a 15-3,ear period. AB 1327 (California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act of 1991) requires local agencies to adopt ordinances mandating the use of recyclable materials in development projects. Oaober2018 E1—E3 Pg183 Page 129 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00182, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis ■ AB 1826 (California Public Resources Code, Sections 43649.8 et seq.) requires recycling of organic matter by businesses and multifamily residences of five of more units generating such wastes in amounts over certain thresholds. Organic waste means food waste, green waste, landscape and pruning waste, nonhazardous wood waste, and food -soiled paper waste that is mixed in with food waste. ■ Section 5.408 (Construction Waste Reduction, Disposal, and Recycling) of the 2016 CALGreen (Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Part 11) requires that at least 50 percent of the nonhazardous construction and demolition waste from nonresidential construction operations be recycled and/or salvaged for reuse. Local ■ City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, Section 8.19.280 (Construction and Demolition Waste) outlines the requirements for diverting construction waste from landfills. This section requires diversion of 50 to 75 percent of construction and demolition waste through recycling, reuse, and diversion programs. Project -related construction and operation phases would be implemented in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local latus and regulations govern solid waste disposal. Therefore, no impact would occur. and no mitigation measures are necessary.. 3.19 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. As shown in Figures 3, Aerial Pholog/aph, and 4, Sile Photographs, the project site is vacant and mostly consists of bare or exposed soil. Onsite vegetation includes ornamental trees along the northern boundary of the site; additional trees and shrubs are also scattered throughout the site (see Figure 4). The project site is surrounded by a mix of residential and commercial uses (see Figure 3). The project site does not contain any sensitive natural resources that could be disturbed as a result of project development. As demonstrated in Section 3.4, Biological Resources, implementation of the Proposed Project would not result in the reduction of the habitat of fish or wildlife species; cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels; threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community; or reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal. Impacts nesting habitat for migratory birds would be reduced to a less than significant level with implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO -1. Page 130 E1—E3 Pg184 Plareli%rl r NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SANBERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC201840234, DRC2018-00182, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Furthermore, as demonstrated in Section 3.5, Cultural Resources, no historic resources were identified onsite, and therefore the project does not have the potential to eliminate important examples of California history or prehistory. b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) Less Than Significant Impact. The issues relevant to development of the Proposed Project are confined to the immediate project area. Additionally, the project site is in a highly -urbanized area of the City- where supporting utility infrastructure (e.g., water, wastewater, and drainage) and services (e.g., solid waste collection) currently exist. Project implementation would not require the construction of new or expansion of existing utility infrastructure and services. The project site is also generally too small in scope to appreciably contribute to existing cumulative impacts. Furthermore, impacts related to other topical areas such as air quality, GHG, hydrology and water quality; and traffic would not be cumulatively considerable with development of the Proposed Project in conjunction with other cumulative projects. In consideration of the preceding factors, the Proposed Project's contribution to cumulative impacts would be rendered less than significant; therefore, project impacts would not be cumulatively considerable. c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. As discussed in Section 3.2, AirQualil}; implementation of the Proposed Project would result in construction -related air quality impacts, which may cause adverse effects on human beings. However, feasible mitigation (Mitigation Measure AQ -1) has been identified to reduce these impacts to less than significant levels. Additionally, as discussed in the respective topical sections of this Initial Study, implementation of the Proposed Project would not result in significant impacts in the areas of geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, and noise, which may cause adverse effects on human beings. Therefore, implementation of the Proposed Project would have no substantial adverse effects on human beings. October2018 E1 -E3 Pgl85 Page 131 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00182, & DRC201840097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 3. Environmental Analysis Ibis page indentionaljl, left blank. Page 132 E1—E3 Pg186 phurfrorkr M_ I m W 00 V 4. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Project -specific mitigation measures have been categorized in matrix format, as shown in Table 18. The matrix identifies the environmental factor, specific mitigation measures, schedule, and responsible monitor. The mitigation matrix serves as the basis for scheduling the implementation of, and compliance with, all mitigation measures. Table 18 Monitor Mitigation Measure Implementation I Timing Monitoring I (Date of Compliance) AIR QUALITY� AO -1 Prior to the issuance of construction permits, the construction Project Prior to the issuance of City of Rancho contractor(s) shall prepare and submit to the City of Rancho ApplicanUDeveloper, construction permits Cucamonga Planning Cucamonga Building & Safety Services Department a fugitive Construction Contractor proposed actions (e.g., Department and/or dust control plan, which shall require watering of exposed Monitoring Biologist site clearing, demolition, Building & Safety ground surfaces and disturbed areas a minimum of every grading) during the Services Department three hours on the construction site and a minimum of three breeding/nesting season times per day during the entirety of the construction duration. This watering requirement shall be in addition to the existing requirements for fugitive dust control under South Coast Air Management District Rule 403. The Building & Safety Services Department shall verify that (his measure is implemented during normal construction site inspections ,BIOLOGICAL"^'.RESOURCES:; "", B1O-1 Prior to the commencement of any proposed actions (e.g., Project Prior to the City of Rancho site clearing, demolition, grading) during the breeding/nesting Applicant(Developer, commencement of any Cucamonga Planning season (September 1 through February 15), a qualified Construction Contractor, proposed actions (e.g., Department and/or monitoring biologist contracted by the Rancho Cucamonga Monitoring Biologist site clearing, demolition, Building & Safety Fire Protection District/City of Rancho Cucamonga shall grading) during the Services Department conduct a preconstruction survey(s) to identify any active breeding/nesting season nests in and adjacent to the project site no more than three Page 133 M I M W v 00 00 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTICITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 4. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Table 18 Mitigation Monitoring Requirements Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Implementation Timing Responsibility for Monitoring Monitor (Signature Required) Date of Compliance) days prior to initiation of the action. If the biologist does not find any active nests that would be potentially impacted, the proposed action may proceed. However, if the biologist finds an active nest within or directly adjacent to the action area (within 100 feet) and determines that the nest may be impacted, the biologist shall delineate an appropriate buffer zone around the nest using temporary plastic fencing or other suitable materials, such as barricade tape and traffic cones. The buffer zone shall be determined by the biologist in consultation with applicable resource agencies and in consideration of species sensitivity and existing nest site conditions, and in coordination with the construction contractor. The qualified biologist shall serve as a construction monitor during those periods when construction activities occur near active nest areas to ensure that no inadvertent impacts on these nests occur. Only specified activities (if any) approved by the qualified biologist in - coordination with the construction contractor shall take place Within the buffer zone until the nest is vacated. Activities that may be prohibited within the buffer zone by the biologist may include but not be limited to grading and tree clearing. Once the nest is no longer active and upon final determination by the biologist, the proposed action may proceed within the bufferzone. The monitoring biologist shall prepare a survey reporUmemorandum summarizing his/her findings and recommendations of the preconstruction survey. Any active nests observed during the survey shall be mapped on a current aerial photograph, inducting documentation of GPS coordinates, and included in the survey report/memorandum. The completed survey repodlmemorandum shall be submitted to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning. Department prior to the commencement of construction -related activities that have the potential to disturb any active nests during the nesting season. Pnge 134 Plarelf/arkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00182, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 4. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Table 18 Monitor . Measure Responsibility for TRIBAL CULTURAE`RESOURCES•;I�`a'= TCR -1 The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City of Project During the project's City of Rancho Rancho Cucamonga (project applicant) shall retain and Applicant/Developer, construction phases that Cucamonga Planning compensate for the services of a qualified professional tribal Construction Contractor, involve ground -disturbing Department and/or monitor/consultant who is both approved by the Gabrieleno Monitoring Archeologist, activities Building & Safety Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation (Ki7h Nation) Tribal Tribal Monitor Services Department Government and is listed under the Native American Heritage Commission's tribal contact list for the area of the project site. The tribal monitor/consultant shall only be present onsite during the construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities, which are defined by the Kizh Nation as activities that may include, but are not limited to, pavement removal, pot -holing or auguring, grubbing, tree removals, boring, grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching, within the project area. The tribal monitor/consultant will complete daily monitoring logs that provide descriptions of the day's activities, including construction activities, locations, soil, and any cultural materials identified. The onsite monitoring shall cease when the project site grading and excavation activities are completed, or when the tribal representatives and monitor/consultant have indicated that the site has a low potential for impacting tribal cultural resources. Proof of the project applicant's retention of the Tribal monitor/consultant shall be provided to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department prior to the issuance of permits for construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. In addition, the project applicant shall followfimplement the following measures during the project's construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. • Unanticipated Discovery of Tribal Cultural and Archaeological Resources: Upon discovery of archaeological resources if any), construction activities in Puge 135 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018.00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 4. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Table 18 Mitioation Monitorinn Requirements Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Implementation Timing Responsibility for Monitoring Monitor (Signature Required) Date of Compliance) the immediate vicinity of the find shall cease until the find can be assessed. Any archaeological resources unearthed during construction activities shall be evaluated by a qualified archaeologist and tribal monitor/consultant. If the resources are Native American in origin, the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) shall coordinate with the project applicant regarding treatment and curation of these resources. Typically, the Kizh Nation will request reburial or preservation for educational purposes. Work may continue on other portions of the project site while evaluation and, if necessary, mitigation takes place for the find (CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5 [ij). If a resource is determined by the qualified archaeologist to constitute a'historical resource' or 'unique archaeological resource, time allotment and funding sufficient to allow for implementation of avoidance measures, or appropriate mitigation, shall be made available. The treatment plan established for the resources (if any are round) shall be in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(f) for historical resources. • Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects: Native American human remains are defined in Public Resources Code (PRC) 5097.98(d)(1) as an inhumation or cremation, and in any state of decomposition or skeletal completeness. Funerary objects, called associated grave goods in PRC 5097.98, are also to be treated according to this statute. Health and Safety Code 7050.5 dictates that any discoveries of human skeletal material shall be immediately reported to the County Coroner and excavation halted unfit the coroner has determined the nature of the remains. If the coroner recognizes the human remains to be those of a Native American or has reason to believe that they are Page 136 P/aceff7orks M_ I m W v LQ— LO NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 4. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Table 18 Mitigation Monitorina Requirements Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Implementation Timing Responsibility for Monitoring Monitor (Signature Required) Date of Compliance) those of a Native American, he or she shall contact, by telephone within 24 hours, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and the provisions of PRC 5097.98 shall be followed. • Resource Assessment and Continuation of Work Protocol: Upon discovery of any human remains, the tribal and/or archaeological monitor/consultant shall immediately divert work at a minimum of 50 feel and place an exclusion zone around the burial. The monitor/consultant shall then notify the Kizh Nation, lead archaeologist, and construction manager, who shall then contact the coroner. Work shall continue to be diverted from the burial area while the coroner determines whether the remains are Native American. The discovery shall be kept confidential and secure to prevent any further disturbance. If the finds are determined to be Native American, the coroner shall notify NAHC as mandated by state law who will then appoint a Most Likely Descendent. • Kizh-Gabrieleno Procedures for Burials and Funerary Remains: If the Kizh Nation is designated as the Most Likely Descendent, the following treatment measures shall be implemented. To the Kizh Nation, the term "human remains" encompasses more than human bones. In ancient as well as historic times, tribal traditions included, but were not limited to, the burial of funerary objects with the deceased, and the ceremonial burning of human remains. Associated funerary objects are objects that, as part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture, are reasonably believed to have been placed With individual human remains either at the time of death or later; other items made exclusively for burial purposes or to contain human remains are also considered as associated October 2018 Page 137 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DR02018-00162, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 4. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Table 18 Mitigation Monitoring Requirements Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Implementation Timing Responsibility for Monitoring Monitor (Signature Required) Date of Compliance) funerary objects. All such remains shall be treated in the same manner as bone fragments that remain intact. — Treatment Measures: Prior to the continuation of ground -disturbing activities, the project applicant, in coordination with the Kizh Nation and construction manager, shall arrange a designated location Within the footprint of the project site for the respectful reburial of the human remains and/or ceremonial objects. In the case where discovered human remains cannot be fully documented and recovered on the same day, the remains shall be covered with muslin cloth and a steel plate that can be moved by heavy equipment placed over the excavation opening to protect the remains. If this type of steel plate is not available, a 24-hour guard shall be posted outside of construction -related working hours. The Kizh Nation shall make every effort to recommend diverting the project and keeping the remains in situ and protected. If the project cannot be diverted, it may be determined that burials be removed. The Kizh Nation shall work closely with the qualified archaeologist to ensure that the excavation is treated carefully, ethically, and respectfully. If data recovery is approved by the Kizh Nation, documentation shall be undertaken, which includes at a minimum detailed descriptive notes and sketches. Additional types of documentation shall be approved by the Kizh Nation for data recovery purposes. Cremations shall either be removed in bulk or by means as necessary to ensure completely recovery of all material. If the discovery of human remains includes four or more burials, the location shall be considered a cemetery and a separate treatment plan shall be created. Once complete, a final report of all activities shall be submitted to the Kizh Nation and NAHC. The Kizh Nation shall not Page 138 P/arelf%rkr _m I m LU v to UD W NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 4. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Table 18 Mitigation Monitoring Requirements Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Implementation Timing Responsibility for Monitoring Monitor (Signature Required) Date of Compliance) authorize any scientific study or the utilization of any invasive diagnostics on human remains. Each occurrence of human remains and associated funerary objects shall be stored using opaque cloth bags. All human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony shall be removed to a secure container onsite, if possible. These items shall be retained and reburied within six months of recovery. The site of reburiallrepatriafion shall be on the project site but at a location mitigated and protected in perpetuity between the Kizh Nation, project application and construction manager. There shall be no publicity regarding any cultural materials recovered. ' — Professional Standards: Archaeological and Native American monitoring and excavation during construction shall be consistent with current professional standards. All feasible care to avoid any unnecessary disturbance, physical modification, or separation of human remains and associated funerary objects shall be taken. Principal personnel shall meet the Secretary of Interior standards for archaeology and have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a principal invesligatorworking with Native American archaeological sites in southern California. The qualified archaeologist shall ensure that all other personnel are appropriately trained and qualified. TCR -2 The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City of Project During the project's City of Rancho Rancho Cucamonga (project applicant) shall followlimplement Applicant Developer, construction phases that Cucamonga Planning the following measures during the project's construction Construction Contractor, involve ground -disturbing Department and/or - phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. Monitoring Archeologist, activities Building & Safety Tribal Monitor Services Department Ortobn'2018 Page 139 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00182, 8 DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 4. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Table 18 Mitigation Monitoring Requirements Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Implementation Timing Responsibility for Monitoring Monitor (Signature Required) Dale of Compliance) • If human remains or funerary objects are encountered during any ground -disturbing construction activities, work in the immediate vicinity (within a 100 -foot buffer of the find) shall cease and the San Bernardino County Coroner shall be contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code §7050.5 and the provisions of this code shall be enforced for the duration of the project's ground -disturbing construction activities. • In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during project's ground -disturbing construction activities, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find (within a 60 -foot buffer) shall cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards shall be hired to assess the find. Work on the other portions of the project site outside of the buffered area may continue during this assessment period. Additionally, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians shall be contacted if any such find occurs and be provided information and permittedfinvited to perform a site visit when the archaeologist makes his/her assessment, so as to provide tribal input. The archaeologist shall complete an isolate record for the find and submit this document to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department for dissemination to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. • If significant Native American historical resources, as defined by CEOA (as amended, 2015), are discovered and avoidance cannot be ensured, an SO[ -qualified archaeologist shall be retained to develop a cultural resources treatment plan, as well as a discovery and monitoring plan, the drafts of which shall be provided to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for review and comment. Page 140 Pfaairlorkr NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, & DRC2018-00097 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 4. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Table 18 Mitigation Monitoring Requirements Mitigation Measure Responsibility for Implementation Timing Responsibility for Monitoring Monitor (Signature Required) Date of Compliance) • All in -field investigations, assessments, and/or data recovery enacted pursuant to the finalized treatment plan shall be monitored by a San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal participant(s). • The project applicant shall, in good faith, consult With San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on the disposition and treatment of any artifacts or other cultural materials encountered during the project's ground -disturbing construction activities. 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List of Preparers CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Mike Smith, Senior Planner PLACEWORKS JoAnn Hadfield, Principal (Principal -in -Charge) Jorge Estrada, Senior Associate (Project Manager) Josh Carman, Senior Associate, Noise and Vibration John Vang, Senior Associate, Air Quality and GHG Fernando Sotelo, Senior Associate, Traffic Michael Milroy, Associate Dina El Chammas, Associate Cary Nakama, Graphic Artist Odober7018 E1 -E3 Pg201 Page 147 NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD INITIAL STUDY (DRC2018-00234, DRC2018-00162, DRC2018-00097) RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 6. List of Preparers TGir page inteuliann!! left blank. Page 1#8 E1 -E3 Pg202 PlarelYlo kr RESOLUTION NO. 18-74 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW NO. DRC2018-00097, A REVIEW OF A PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY, CONSISTING OF MULTIPLE BUILDINGS WITH A COMBINED FLOOR AREA OF ABOUT 21,000 SQUARE FEET AND A CARPORT OF 5,100 SQUARE FEET, FOR THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTAND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ON A VACANT PROPERTY CONSISTING OF 107,722 SQUARE FEET (2.45 ACRES) IN THE MEDIUM (M) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, FOOTHILL BOULEVARD OVERLAY DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF VINEYARD AVENUE AND SAN BERNARDINO ROAD; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — APNS: 0207-101-48 AND 0208- 091-36,-56,-57,. AND 208- 091-36,-56,-57,.AND -72. A. Recitals. 1. Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) filed an application for the approval of Design Review No. DRC2018-00097, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Design Review request is referred to as "the application." 2. On November 14, 2018, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above - referenced meeting on November 14, 2018, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to vacant property located at 8870 San Bernardino Road on the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road. The project site is currently comprised of five (5) parcels with combined area of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres). The triangular-shaped project site has dimensions of about 311 feet along its west perimeter and about 92 feet along its northwest perimeter. The street frontage of the site along Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road are about 473 feet and 305 feet, respectively; and b. The site is generally bound by the trail to the north and northwest, and Vineyard Avenue to the east and northeast. On the opposite sides of the trail and Vineyard Avenue are single-family residences. The site is partially bound on the west by a flood control channel. To E1—E3 Pg203 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-74 DR DRC2018-00097 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 2 the south, across San Bernardino Road is a set of two (2) houses and a commercial center (Vineyard Gateway); and C. The zoning of the property is Medium (M) Residential District. The zoning of the properties to the north, northwest, and northeast is Low (L) Residential District while the properties to the east are Low (L) Residential District and Office Professional (OP) District. The zoning of the property to the south is Community Commercial (CC) District. The zoning of the flood control channel is Flood Control (FC) District. The project site and the property to the south are also within the Foothill Boulevard Overlay District; and d. The General Plan designation of the property is Medium Residential. The designation of the properties to the north, northwest, and northeast is Low Residential while the designation of the properties to the east are Low Residential District and Office. The designation of the property to the south is General Commercial. The designation of the flood control channel is Flood Control; and e. The applicant, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD), proposes to construct and operate a new public safety facility. The project will house facilities for both the Fire Department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. The proposed facility will replace existing Fire Station 172 located about 0.90 mile to the east at 9612 San Bernardino Road and provide a new substation for the Sheriff's Department; and f. The fire station and substation occupy separate parts of the building — generally, the west and east halves, respectively — due to each Department's different operational requirements and characteristics; and g. The proposed facility has an overall floor area of about 21,000 square and consists of one main building (16,295 square feet) and a detached accessory (4,293 square feet) building; and h. The facility will have a single public entrance and lobby that will be shared by both Departments. Within the Fire Department's part of the facility, there will be offices, living quarters (dorms, shower facilities, etc.), a fitness room, a meeting room, and a kitchen. There will also be a garage, or "apparatus bay", with a capacity for four (4) Fire Department vehicles, e.g. fire engine with a mix of other Department vehicles). Within the Sheriff's Department's part of the facility, there will be offices, a conference room, a room for briefing and report writing, locker rooms, and interview room. There will be no jail or similar confinement rooms at the facility. The accessory building, which will be located at the north side of the site, will be used by the Police Department for evidence/storage, maintenance, and future expansion of the substation; and i. The architecture of the main building is strongly influenced by the operational requirements and characteristics of the facility. Its design and layout are purposeful to allow efficient housing and/or working spaces, facilitate the movement and storage of vehicles and equipment, and provide a secure environment. The massing of the main building is rectilinear with the most prominent feature being the garage. The housing and offices areas of the facility are less prominent but are scaled proportionally. j. The rear (north and west) area of the site will be paved to allow maneuvering of large vehicles. Along the site's west side will be enclosures for trash bins and an emergency E1—E3 Pg204 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-74 DR DRC2018-00097 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 3 generator, and a fuel island. These areas, and the staff parking lot and patios, will be screened from the streets by walls. These walls will be constructed of decorative blocks that match the those used for the exterior walls of the proposed facility. The wall along Vineyard Avenue will be a combination wall with a height of about 14 — 15 feet in height (as seen from the interior of the site) and 10 feet as seen from the street. As the height of the wall exceeds the maximum allowable height for walls in the Medium (M) Residential District, a Variance is required (related file: Variance DRC2018-00162). k. Due to the grade difference between the Pacific Electric Trail and the site (about 10 feet), screening the view of the site from the trail with a block wall is not practical. The perimeter of the site along the trail and the flood control channel will be fenced instead. The use of fences is also expected to reduce the need for regular maintenance. The remainder of the site will be landscaped. Landscape coverage is about 21,000 square feet (19% of the site area) and will consist of trees and decorative ground cover. As a Condition of Approval the five (5) lots that comprise the project site will be merged into one parcel prior to issuance of permits for building construction. I. There are no parking requirements applicable to public safety facilities in the Development Code. However, eighteen (18) parking stalls for staff and three (3) parking stalls for the public are included in the project. The amount of staff parking that is needed is based on the anticipated staffing levels for the facility. The number of parking stalls for the public that has been provided is based on the size of the lobby (the only publicly accessible part of the facility). The calculation for it was based on the calculation used for offices - one (1) stall per 250 square feet of floor area. With a floor area of about 620 square feet, the parking requirement for the lobby is 2.48 stalls (rounding up as required by the Code). 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above - referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan. The General Plan discusses policies relating to public safety, the provision of public safety services, and the development and readiness of public safety facilities including: "Policy PS -1.10: Review and determine needs for future system improvements when indicated by key performance measures. The fundamental strategy of the RCFPD Strategic Plan is to provide appropriate Fire Station location (distribution) and staffing in order to effectively handle various emerging service demands (concentration). While statistics may indicate more frequent demands in certain parts of the community, a serious fire or life-threatening emergency can and does occur at any place, any time, throughout the community. Therefore, it is a goal that all areas of the community can be reached within the timeframe established by the adopted service goals within the Fire Strategic Plan." "Policy PS -4.2: Maintain, and improve where feasible, police response times to all calls for service and require that a minimum four -minute response time is maintained for emergency calls. Response times to emergency and non -emergency calls are impacted by a number of factors including population growth, traffic patterns, location and number of stations, and number of officers on duty"; and E1—E3 Pg205 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-74 DR DRC2018-00097 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 4 a. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The subject property is suitable for the use that is permitted with a Conditional Use Permit in the proposed district (Medium (M) Residential District) in terms of purpose and function, access, size, and compatibility with existing land uses in the surrounding area. The proposed project will serve the surrounding community and ensure the safety of its residents and businesses; and b. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code. The proposed project will meet all applicable requirements of the Development Code including architecture, building height, and building setbacks. The only requirement the project does not comply with is the technical standard for maximum wall height. The applicant has submitted a request, as allowed by the Code, for Variance DRC2018-00162 to allow flexibility in the requirements for wall height; and C. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The purpose of the proposed project will be public safety. The facility will enable the Fire and Police Departments to serve the community more efficiently and more effectively. Response times to incidents will be reduced. Operational inefficiencies cause by, for example, the layout of the older, existing facility and reliance on one, centrally located station will be addressed by the new fire station and police substation, respectively. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and recommends the City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows: a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, RCFPD and the City contracted Placeworks, an environmental consultant, to prepare an Initial Study (IS) of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that IS, it was determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures related to Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, and Tribal Cultural Resources there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared for circulation and review. Placeworks provided public notice of the public comment period and of the City's intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Staff received an email a representative from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc, on October 8, 2018. The comments in the email were about the design of the facility's trash enclosure and a statement indicating that the facility is subject to Assembly Bill AB1826 regarding organics recycling including both food and green waste. Staff also received an email from the tribal government of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on October 10, 2018. This email confirmed receipt of the IS/MND and that they had reviewed the document and had no further comments. Staff received one comment letter in response to the circulated IS/MND from the San Bernardino County Public Works Department (SBCPWD) on November 1, 2018. The comment letter stated E1—E3 Pg206 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-74 DR DRC2018-00097 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 5 that since the project is near the San Bernardino County Flood Control District's (District) Cucamonga Channel, any proposed activity within the right-of-way would need an encroachment permit from the District. Also, any District facilities built by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will require the District to obtain approval from the USACE. No encroachment into the District's right-of-way is necessary nor anticipated. Therefore, no permits are required, and the necessity of such permits and any impacts associated with the construction do not need to be addressed in the MND prior to certification. Therefore, no revisions to the IS/MND were required in response. A Mitigation Monitoring Program has also been prepared to ensure implementation of, and compliance with, the mitigation measures for the project. b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission therefore recommends the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore recommends the City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project; and d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council's decision is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Planning Department See attached Standard and Special Conditions of Approval. Environmental Mitigation See attached Mitigation Measures in the Standard and Special Conditions of Approval. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. E1—E3 Pg207 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-74 DR DRC2018-00097 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 6 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2018. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AN ATTEST: Tony Guglielmo, Chairman Candyce Burnett, 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 14th day of November 2018, by the following vote -to -wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: E1—E3 Pg208 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. 1. Prior to the issuance of any permits for grading, a construction -related noise mitigation plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Engineering Department for review and approval. The plan shall depict the location of the construction equipment and how the noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction. 2. During all project site excavation and grading, the construction contractor(s) shall equip all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and maintained mufflers consistent with the manufacturers' standards. 3. The construction contractor shall orient all stationary construction equipment so that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive receptors nearest the project site. 4. The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will create the greatest distance between construction -related noise sources and noise -sensitive receptors nearest the project site throughout the duration of project construction. 5. Prior to issuance of any permits for grading and/or construction, the construction contractor shall provide a map of the haul truck routes to the Planning and Engineering Department for review and approval. The planned haul truck routes shall avoid residential areas to the maximum extent feasible. 6. The construction contractor shall stagger the timing and/or sequence of the noisiest construction operations throughout the day to avoid creating any impacts to noise -sensitive receptors nearest the project site throughout the duration of project construction. 7. Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. 8. Construction and grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050, as measured at the property line. The project applicant shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050. Monitoring at other times may be required by the City's Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted. 9. Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then the project applicant shall prepare a noise mitigation plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes and include appropriate noise mitigation measures. To the extent feasible, the plan shall Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CilyofRC.us Page 1 0(24 E1—E3 Pg209 Project#: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTA Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- Planning ROJECT. Planning Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. 2. This project is subject to the public art requirement outlined in Chapter 17.124 of the Development Code. No final approval, such as a final inspection or a certificate of occupancy, for any development project subject to this chapter shall be granted or issued unless and until the requirements of this chapter have been met. In consideration of any phasing plan or project completion schedule, the city may accept bonds or other surety to assist in the completion of the project, provided they are in a form and manner acceptable to the planning director and city attorney. Standard Conditions of Approval 3. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 4. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of Approval, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect. 5. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of Exemption and Mitigated Negative Declaration fee in the amount of $2,330.75. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to public hearing. 6. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted. 7. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 17 feet long with a required 1 -foot overhang (e.g., over a curb stop). 8. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. 9. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/ recreational uses. 10. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and/or Master Plans in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance. 11. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including proper illumination and in conformance with Building and Safety Services Department standards, the Municipal Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department (RCFD) Standards. Printed: 1 1/812 0 1 8 www.CltyofRC.us Page 2 of 24 E1—E3 Pg210 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- Planning ROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 12. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all lots for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department approval; including, but not limited to, public notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing. 13. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include Site Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, the Development Code regulations. All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be 14. located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner, 15. homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department review and approved prior to the issuance of Building Permits. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved by 16. the Planning Director and Police Department (909-477-2800) prior to the issuance of Building Permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all California Building Code and 17. State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Services Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance and final acceptance granted prior to occupancy. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for 18. consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions of 19. Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Revised Site Plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be 20. submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided at a rate equivalent to 5 percent of all required motorized 21. vehicle parking, with a minimum of one rack with a capacity for two bicycles. Category 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for office buildings and other 22. non-residential development. Printed: 1118/2018 vnvw.CityofRC.us Page 3 of 24 E1—E3 Pg211 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- Planning ROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 23. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation of any signs. 24. MITIGATION MEASURE: Prior to the commencement of any proposed actions (e.g., site clearing, demolition, grading) during the breeding/nesting season (September 1 through February 15), a qualified monitoring biologist contracted by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District/City of Rancho Cucamonga shall conduct a preconstruction survey(s) to identify any active nests in and adjacent to the project site no more than three days prior to initiation of the action. If the biologist does not find any active nests that would be potentially impacted, the proposed action may proceed. However, if the biologist finds an active nest within or directly adjacent to the action area (within 100 feet) and determines that the nest may be impacted, the biologist shall delineate an appropriate buffer zone around the nest using temporary plastic fencing or other suitable materials, such as barricade tape and traffic cones. The buffer zone shall be determined by the biologist in consultation with applicable resource agencies and in consideration of species sensitivity and existing nest site conditions, and in coordination with the construction contractor. The qualified biologist shall serve as a construction monitor during those periods when construction activities occur near active nest areas to ensure that no inadvertent impacts on these nests occur. Only specified activities (if any) approved by the qualified biologist in coordination with the construction contractor shall take place within the buffer zone until the nest is vacated. Activities that may be prohibited within the buffer zone by the biologist may include but not be limited to grading and tree clearing. Once the nest is no longer active and upon final determination by the biologist, the proposed action may proceed within the buffer zone. The monitoring biologist shall prepare a survey report/memorandum summarizing his/her findings and recommendations of the preconstruction survey. Any active nests observed during the surrey shall be mapped on a current aerial photograph, including documentation of GPS coordinates, and included in the survey report/memorandum. The completed survey report/memorandum shall be submitted to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department prior to the commencement of construction -related activities that have the potential to disturb any active nests during the nesting season. Printed: 11/8/2018 �.CilyofRC.us Page 4 of 24 E1—E3 Pg212 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 25. MITIGATION MEASURE: The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City of Rancho Cucamonga (project applicant) shall retain and compensate for the services of a qualified professional tribal onitor /consultant who is both approved by the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) Tribal Government and is listed under the Native American Heritage Commission's tribal contact list for the area of the project site. The tribal monitor/ consultant shall only be present onsite during the construction phases that involve ground - disturbing activities, which are defined by the Kizh Nation as activities that may include, but are not limited to, pavement removal, pot -holing or auguring, grubbing, tree removals, boring, grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching, within the project area . The tribal monitor/consultant will complete daily monitoring logs that provide descriptions of the day's activities, including construction activities, locations, soil, and any cultural materials identified . The onsite monitoring shall cease when the project site grading and excavation activities are completed, or when the tribal representatives and monitor/consultant have indicated that the site has a low potential for impacting tribal cultural resources. Proof of the project applicant's retention of the tribal monitor/ consultant shall be provided to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department prior to the issuance of permits for construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. In addition, the project applicant shall follow/implement the following measures during the project's construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. • Unanticipated Discovery of Tribal Cultural and Archaeological Resources: Upon discovery of archaeological resources (if any), construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the find shall cease until the find can be assessed. Any archaeological resources unearthed during construction activities shall be evaluated by a qualified archaeologist and tribal monitor/consultant. If the resources are Native American in origin, the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) shall coordinate with the project applicant regarding treatment and curation of these resources. Typically, the Kizh Nation will request reburial or preservation for educational purposes. Work may continue on other portions of the project site while evaluation and, if necessary, mitigation takes place for the find (CEQA Guidelines Section15064.5 [f]). If a resource is determined by the qualified archaeologist to constitute a "historical resource' or "unique archaeological resource", time allotment and funding sufficient to allow for implementation of avoidance measures, or appropriate mitigation, shall be made available. The treatment plan established for the resources (if any are round) shall be in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(0 for historical resources. • Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects: Native American human remains are defined in Public Resources Code (PRC) 5097.98(d)(1) as an inhumation or cremation, and in any state of decomposition or skeletal completeness. Funerary objects, called associated grave goods in PRC 5097.98, are also to be treated according to this statute. Health and Safety Code 7050.5 dictates that any discoveries of human skeletal material shall be immediately reported to the County Coroner and excavation halted until the coroner has determined the nature of the remains. If the coroner recognizes the human remains to be those of a Native American or Printed: 1102018 �.CityofRC.us Page 5 of 24 E1—E3 Pg213 Project#: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval has reason to believe that they are those of a Native American, he or she shall contact, by telephone within 24 hours, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and the provisions of PRC 5097.98 shall be followed. 26. MITIGATION MEASURE: Each occurrence of human remains and associated funerary objects shall be stored using opaque cloth bags. All human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony shall be removed to a secure container onsite, if possible. These items shall be retained and reburied within six months of recovery. The site of reburial/repatriation shall be on the project site but at a location mitigated and protected in perpetuity between the Kizh Nation, project application and construction manager. There shall be no publicity regarding any cultural materials recovered. - Professional Standards: Archaeological and Native American monitoring and excavation during construction shall be consistent with current professional standards. All feasible care to avoid any unnecessary disturbance, physical modification, or separation of human remains and associated funerary objects shall be taken. Principal personnel shall meet the Secretary of Interior standards for archaeology and have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a principal investigator working with Native American archaeological sites in southern California. The qualified archaeologist shall ensure 27. that all other personnel are appropriately trained and qualified. Provide for the following design features in each trash enclosure, to the satisfaction of the Planning ®.iiAnibitecturally integrated into the design of (the shopping center/the project). b. Separate pedestrian access that does not require the opening of the main doors and to include self-closing pedestrian doors. c. Large enough to accommodate two trash bins. d. Roll -up doors. e. Trash bins with counter -weighted lids. f. Architecturally treated overhead shade trellis. g. Chain link screen on top to prevent trash from blowing out of the enclosure and designed to be hidden from view. 28. The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event shall trash and debris remain for more than 24 hours. 29. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in accordance with the Development Code Section 17.80.050, and so noted on the grading plans. The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborisVs recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods. 30. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for Planning. Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits for the development or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. For development occurring in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the landscape plans will also be reviewed by Fire Construction Services. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us E1—E3 Pg214 Page a of 24 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBST Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 31. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer. 32. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15 -gallon tree for every three parking stalls. 33. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Services Department. 34. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 35. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows: one 15 -gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1 -gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5 -gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 36. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along 37. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one tree per 30 linear feet of building. 38. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department. 39. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82. 40. Any modification or intensification of the approved use, including revisions in the operations of the business including changes to the operating days/hours; change in the location on-site or within the building of the use/activity that is approved by this Conditional Use Permit; improvements including new building construction; and/or other modifications/intensification beyond what is specifically approved by this Conditional Use Permit, shall require the review and approval by the Planning Director prior to submittal of documents for plan check/occupancy, construction, commencement of the activity, and/or issuance of a business license. The Planning Director may determine that modifications or intensifications of use require the submittal of an application to modify this Conditional Use Permit for review by the City. www.CityofRC.us Printed: 111812018 Page 7 of 24 E1—E3 Pg215 Project#: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR /// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 41. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Any roof -mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically more than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by an architecturally designed enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design and is detailed consistent with the building. Any roof -mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically less than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be painted consistent with the color scheme of the building. Details shall be included in building plans. 42. The applicant shall comply with all Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Board and Federal EPA water requirements. 43. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location of mailboxes. Multi -family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits. 44. Prior to the issuance of construction permits, the construction contractor(s) shall prepare and submit to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building & Safety Services Department a fugitive dust control plan, which shall require watering of exposed ground surfaces and disturbed areas a minimum of every three hours on the construction site and a minimum of three times per day during the entirety of the construction duration. This watering requirement shall be in addition to the existing requirements for fugitive dust control under South Coast Air Management District Rule 403. The Building & Safety Services Department shall verify that this measure is implemented during normal construction site inspections Printed: 11/8/2019 vnaw.CityofRC.us Page 8 of 24 E1 -E3 Pg216 Project#: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- Planning ROJECT. Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 45. MITIGATION MEASURE: The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City of Rancho Cucamonga (project applicant) shall follow/implement the following measures during the project's construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. • If human remains or funerary objects are encountered during any ground -disturbing construction activities, work in the immediate vicinity (within a 100 -foot buffer of the find) shall cease and the San Bernardino County Coroner shall be contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code §7050.5 and the provisions of this code shall be enforced for the duration of the project's ground -disturbing construction activities. In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during project's ground -disturbing construction activities, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find (within a 60 -foot buffer) shall cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards shall be hired to assess the find. Work on the other portions of the project site outside of the buffered area may continue during this assessment period. Additionally, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians shall be contacted if any such find occurs and be provided information and permitted/invited to perform a site visit when the archaeologist makes his/her assessment, so as to provide tribal input. The archaeologist shall complete an isolate record for the find and submit this document to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department for dissemination to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. • If significant Native American historical resources, as defined by CEQA (as amended, 2015), are discovered and avoidance cannot be ensured, an SOI -qualified archaeologist shall be retained to develop a cultural resources treatment plan, as well as a discovery and monitoring plan, the drafts of which shall be provided to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for review and comment. • All in -field investigations, assessments, and/or data recovery enacted pursuant to the finalized treatment plan shall be monitored by a San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal participant(s). • The project applicant .shall, in good faith, consult with San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on the disposition and treatment of any artifacts or other cultural materials encountered during the project's ground -disturbing construction activities. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityorRC.us Page 9 of 24 E1 -E3 Pg217 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 46. • MITIGATION MEASURE Resource Assessment and Continuation of Work Protocol: Upon discovery of any human remains, the tribal and/or archaeological monitor/consultant shall immediately divert work at a minimum of 50 feet and place an exclusion zone around the burial. ,The monitor/ consultant shall then notify the Kizh Nation, lead archaeologist, and construction manager, who shall then contact the coroner. Work shall continue to be diverted from the burial area while the coroner determines whether the remains are Native American. The discovery shall be kept confidential and secure to prevent any further disturbance. If the finds are determined to be Native American, the coroner shall notify NAHC as mandated by state law who will then appoint a Most Likely Descendent. • Kizh-GabrieWio Procedures for Burials and Funerary Remains: If the Kizh Nation is designated as the Most Likely Descendent, the following treatment measures shall be implemented. To the Kizh Nation, the term "human remains" encompasses more than human bones. In ancient as well as historic times, tribal traditions included, but were not limited to, the burial of funerary objects with the deceased, and the ceremonial burning of human remains. Associated funerary objects are objects that, as part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture, are reasonably believed to have been placed with individual human remains either at the time of death or later; other items made exclusively for burial purposes or to contain human remains are also considered as associated funerary objects. All such remains shall be treated in the same manner as bone fragments that remain intact. - Treatment Measures: Prior to the continuation of ground -disturbing activities, the project applicant, in coordination with the Kizh Nation and construction manager, shall arrange a designated location within the footprint of the project site for the respectful reburial of the human remains and/or ceremonial objects. In the case where discovered human remains cannot be fully documented and recovered on the same day, the remains shall be covered with muslin cloth and a steel plate that can be moved by heavy equipment placed over the excavation opening to protect the remains. If this type of steel plate is not available, a 24-hour guard shall be posted outside of construction -related working hours. The Kizh Nation shall make every effort to recommend diverting the project and keeping the remains in situ and protected. If the project cannot be diverted, it may be determined that burials be removed. The Kizh Nation shall work closely with the qualified archaeologist to ensure that the excavation is treated carefully, ethically, and respectfully. If data recovery is approved by the Kizh Nation, documentation shall be undertaken, which includes at a minimum detailed descriptive notes and sketches. Additional types of documentation shall be approved by the Kizh Nation for data recovery purposes. Cremations shall either be removed in bulk or by means as necessary to ensure completely recovery of all material. If the discovery of human remains includes four or more burials, the location shall be considered a cemetery and a separate treatment plan shall be created. Once complete, a final report of all activities shall be submitted to the Kizh Nation and NAHC. The Kizh Nation shall notauthorize any scientific study or the utilization of any invasive diagnostics on human remains. Engineering Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 10 of 24 E1—E3 Pg218 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. Engineering Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. 1. San Bernardino Road frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Collector" standards as required and including: A. Provide. protect, or repair sidewalk, streetlight, and traffic striping & signage as required. B. Drive approach shall be in accordance with the City Driveway Policy including minimum width for a commercial approach. 2. Vineyard Avenue frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Secondary' standards as required and including: A. Provide, protect, or repair curb & gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, and traffic striping & signage as required. Provide curb adjacent sidewalk per City Plan No. 101. B. Street lights shall be owned by the City. Developer shall be responsible to coordinate and pay all costs to provide power on City owned street lights. Coordinate with City staff for design and installation requirements. C. Curb access ramp at North West corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road shall be reconstructed in accordance with the latest ADA standard. 3. Replace traffic signal controller cabinet and EVP equipment for the intersection of San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue. 2. Landscaping Conditions of approval: 1. Incorporate existing landscape and irrigation system for the area along Vineyard to the Pacific Electric Trail in the Fire Stations Landscape plan and construction. 2. Protect and preserve all existing trees and plant material in this area prior to and during construction. 3. Separate the City's irrigation mainline with an appropriate cap and concrete kicker. 4. Secure all irrigation wires at the separation point with water tight connectors leaving a minimum of 4' of wire coiled at the capped end. 3. The existing ramp located at San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue shall be evaluated for conformance to current ADA regulations. If the ramp does not meet ADA regulations then the developer shall be responsible for providing design and reconstruction of the ramp for compliance. Design shall be completed and improvements secured for prior to issuance of Building permit or approval of final subdivision map whichever occurs first. The reconstruction along with all public improvements shall be completed prior to occupancy. 4. All driveway approaches shall be constructed per City Standards and City Policy. 5. The proposed development is slated to be included in the City's Fiber Optic Master Plan that would provide a City owned Fiber -to -the -Premise (FTTP) infrastructure. Proposed fiber optic conduits and vaults will be placed underground within a duct and structure system to be installed by the Master Developer per Standard Drawing 135-137. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CltyofRC.us Page 11 of 24 E1—E3 Pg219 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- Engineering ROJECT:Engineering Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 6. The Developer shall locate the existing end of fiber run marker located on the NEC of Vineyard and San Bernardino Road which is the termination location of the existing fiber conduit and replace it with a new traffic rated vault and run two 4" conduit westbound on S.B Road to another termination vault somewhere near the new facility... The size, placement and location of the conduit and vaults shall be shown on the Street Improvement and/or Public Improvement Plans and subject to the Engineering Services Department's review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or final map approval, whichever comes first. 7. The street lights shall be owned by the City. Developer shall be responsible to coordinate and pay all costs of street lights and to provide power to City owned street lights. 8. "Per Resolution No. 87-96: All developments, except those contained in section 7 and others specifically waived by the Planning Commission, shall be responsible for undergrounding all existing overhead utility lines including the removal the related supporting poles adjacent to and within the limits of a development as follows: 1. Lines on the project side of the street. a. Said lines shall be undergrounded at the developers expense. b. In those circumstances where the Planning Commission decides that undergrounding is impractical at present for such reasons as short length of undergrounding (less than 300 feet and not undergrounded adjacent), a heavy concentration of services to other users, disruption to existing improvements, etc., the Developer shall pay an in -lieu fee for the full amount per Section 6. c. The developer shall be eligible for reimbursement of one-half the cost of undergrounding from future developments as they occur on opposite sides of the street. 2. Lines on the opposite of the street from the project: The Developer shall pay a fee to the City for one-half the amount per Section 6. 3. Lines on both sides of the street: The Developer shall comply with Section 1 above and be eligible for reimbursement or pay additional fees so that he bears a total expense equivalent to one-half the total cost of undergrounding the lines on both sides of the street." Standard Conditions of Approval 9. Add the following note to any private landscape plans that show street trees: "All improvements within the public right-of-way, including street trees, shall be installed per the public improvement plans." If there is a discrepancy between the public and private plans, the street improvement plans will govern. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 12 of 24 E1—E3 Pg220 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 10. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: Street Name: San Bernardino Road Curb & Gutter A.C. Pvmt Side -walk Drive Appr. Street Lights Street Trees 11. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a source of energy, fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical codes and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been completed and accepted by the City Council, except: that in developments containing more than one building, structure or unit, the development may have energy connections made in equal proportion to the percentage of completion of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval, as determined by the City Engineer, provided that reasonable, safe and maintainable access to the property exists. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings, structures or units be connected to energy sources prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 13 of 24 E1—E3 Pg221 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 12. Improvement Plans and Construction: a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits required. c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer. Notes: 1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer. 2) Conduit shall be 3 -inch pvc with pull rope or as specified. e. Access ramps for the disabled shall be installed on all corners of intersections per latest ADA standards or as directed by the City Engineer. f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to City Standards, except for single-family residential lots. h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Manager prior to submittal for first plan check. NNJw.CityofRC..uS Printed: 17/8/2018 Page 14 of 24 E1—E3 Pg222 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR /// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 13. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Sheet 1."Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans. Street Name: San Bernardino Road Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica Common Name: Crape Myrtle (Muskogee or Tuscarora) Min. Grow Space Spacing Size Qty. Street Name: Vineyard Avenue Botanical Name: Platanus acerifolia Common Name: London Plane Tree Min. Grow Space Spacing Size Qty. Construction Notes for Street Trees: 1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans. 2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector. 3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services Department. Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only. 14. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required. 15. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos, landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards. Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees. 16. Street trees, a minimum of 15 -gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program. Printed: 11/8/2018 w .CityofRC.us Page 15 of 24 E1—E3 Pg223 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 17. Public landscape areas are required to incorporate substantial areas (40 percent) of mortared cobble or other acceptable non -irrigated surfaces. 18. The separate parcels contained within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into one parcel prior to issuance of Building Permits. 19. ** CD Information Required Prior to Sign -Off for Building Permit Prior to the issuance of building permits, if valuation is greater or equal to $100,000, a Diversion Deposit and a related administrative fee shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 65% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Applicant must identify if they are self -hauling or utilizing Burrtec prior to issuance of a building permit. Proof of diversion must be submitted to the Environmental Engineering Division within 60 days following the completion of the construction and / or demolition project. Contact Susan Shaker, Environmental Engineering, at (909) 774-4062 for more information. Instructions and forms are available at the City's website, www.cityofrc.us, under City Hall / Engineering / Environmental Programs / Construction & Demolition Diversion Program. 20. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to Building Permit issuance if no map is involved. 21. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. 22. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved. Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from them. 23. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. 24. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from street centerline): 33 feet total feet on San Bernardino Road including the cul-de-sac 44 feet total on Vineyard Avenue (if required) 25. Easements for public sidewalks placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City. 26. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer. 27. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adjacent areas. www.CityofRC.us Printed: 11/8/2018 Page 16 of 24 E1—E3 Pg224 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBST Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 28. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CVWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects. 29. This property shall be removed from any Landscape and Lighting Districts prior to issuance of Building Permits. Building and Safety Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. Building and Fire Standard Conditions of Approval When the Entitlement Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including structural calculations, energy calculations and soils report to Building and Safety for plan review in accordance with the current edition of the CA Building and Fire Codes including all local ordinances and standards. The green code applies for sound transmission as well. The new structures are required to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers per the CBC and Current RCFPD Ordinance. Disabled access for the site and building must be in accordance to the State of CA and ADA regulations. The importance factor to the facility structures shall be as mandated for essential Facilities as described in the CBC code Volume II. The Importance Factor designation also applies for the generator and diesel fuel tanks. The generator must have the fuel capacity and features for the required level 1 emergency power supply for an essential facility per NFPA 110. Flammable and/or combustible liquid storage must be in accordance with NFPA 30. Enforcement of NFPA documents must as adopted and amended by the CA Fire Code. The following submittal will be required to Building and Safety for review and permit issuance: Buildings structures, Private underground fire service, Public fire prevention water supply, Overhead Fire sprinklers, Fire Alarm, Generator, Fuel Storage and Fuel Dispensing, Light standards,. Trash enclosures, Monument signs Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval Printed: 11/8/2018 mw.CityofRC.us Page 17 of 24 E1—E3 Pg225 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- Grading ROJECT. Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 1. Prior to approval of the final project -specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have a soils engineer prepare a project -specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm water quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the current adopted "San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans". Note: As this project has been previously graded and the site soils have been compacted for building pads and parking lot purposes, the use of the Custom Soil Resource Report for San Bernardino County Southwestern Part by the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service for natural soils is not acceptable for soil groundwater infiltration rates. 2. Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building Official and recorded with the County Recorder's Office. 3. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID). The WDID number shall also be shown on the WQMP Site and Drainage Plan document. 4. The applicant shall provide a copy of a completed EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells) for each underground infiltration device, with the Facility ID Number assigned, to the Building and Safety Services Department Official prior to issuance of the Grading Permit and/or approval of the project -specific Water Quality Management Plan. A copy of EPA Form 7520-16 shall be scanned and pasted onto the permitted grading plan set, and a copy of said form shall be included in the project -specific Water Quality Management Plan. 5. The land owner shall provide an inspection report by a qualified person/company on a biennial basis for the Class V Injection Wells/underground infiltration chambers to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis all best management practices (BMP"s) as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner. 6. The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the structural storm water treatment devices, commonly referred to as BMPs, to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner. 7. The land/property owner shall follow the inspection and maintenance requirements of the approved project specific Water Quality Management Plan and shall provide a copy of the inspection reports on a biennial basis to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. 8. A final project -specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the Building and Safety Director, or his designee, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit or any building permit. Pfinted: 11/8/2018 �.CilyofRC.us Page 18 of 24 E1—E3 Pg226 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTA Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 9. The Site and Drainage Plan in the final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan shall show the locations of all roof downspout drains. if required for storm water quality purposes, the downspouts shall include filters. 10. Prior to the start of landscaping operations, the landscape architect and the landscape contractor shall provide a sample of the weed fabric barrier to the Project Planner, City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department. The weed barrier shall be permeable. 11. The final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP) shall include executed maintenance agreements along with the maintenance guidelines for all proprietary structural storm water treatment devices (BMP's). In the event the applicant cannot get the proprietary device maintenance agreements executed prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant is required to submit a letter to be included within the WQMP document, and scanned and pasted onto the Site and Drainage Plan which states that prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy with applicant shall enter into a contract for the maintenance of the proprietary storm water treatment device. If the proprietary storm water treatment device is part of a residential subdivision, prior to the sale of the residential lot, the developer shall include maintenance agreement(s) as part of the sale of the residential lot to the buyer. A copy of the maintenance agreements to be included in the sale of the property shall be included within the WQMP document. 12. Prior to issuance of a grading permit and approval of the project specific water quality management plan all private storm water catch basin inlets shall include insert filters to capture those pollutants of concern as addressed in the in the final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP). At a minimum catch basin insert filters to capture trash and other floating debris. All catch basin insert filters shall be maintained on a regular basis as described in the "Inspection and Maintenance Responsibility for Post Construction BMP" section of the final project -specific water quality management plan. 13. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan shall include a completed copy of "Worksheet H: Factor of Safety and Design Infiltration Worksheet" located in Appendix. D "Section VII — Infiltration Rate Evaluation Protocol and Factor of Safety Recommendations, of the San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans. The infiltration study shall include the Soil Engineer's recommendations for Appendix D, Table VII.3: Suitability Assessment Related Considerations for Infiltration Facility Safety Factors". 14. Prior to approval of the final project -specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have a soils engineer prepare a project -specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm water quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the current adopted "San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans". 15. The subject project, shall accept all existing off-site storm water drainage flows and safely convey those flows through or around the project site. If existing off-site storm water drainage flows mix with any on-site storm water drainage flows, then the off-site storm water drainage flows shall be treated with the on-site storm water drainage flows for storm water quality purposes, prior to discharging the storm water drainage flows from the project site. Printed: 17/8/2078 www.CityofRC.us Page 79 of 24 E1—E3 Pg227 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Gradinq Section Standard Conditions of Approval 16. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Official, or his designee, the civil engineer of record shall file a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Post Construction Storm Water Treatment Devices As -Built Certificate with the Environmental Programs Coordinator, City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Services Department. 17. As the use of drywells are proposed for the structural storm water treatment device, to meet the infiltration requirements of the current Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Systems (MS4) Permit, adequate source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect groundwater quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration shall be evaluated prior to infiltration and discussed in the final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan document. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CiryofRC.us Page 20 of 24 E1—E3 Pg228 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTA Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 18. GROUND WATER PROTECTION: Prior to approval of the final project specific water quality management plan (WQMP), the WQMP document shall meet the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board Order No. R8-2010-0036 (NPDES No. CAS 618036), the San Bernardino County Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Separation (MS4) Permit reads: Section XI.D(Water Quality Management Plan Requirements).8(Groundwater Protection): Treatment Control BMPs utilizing infiltration [exclusive of incidental infiltration and BMPs not designed to primarily function as infiltration devices (such as grassy swales, detention basins, vegetated buffer strips, constructed wetlands, etc.)] must comply with the following minimum requirements to protect groundwater: a. Use of structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause or contribute to an exceedance of ground water quality objectives. b. Source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect groundwater quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration should be evaluated prior to infiltration. c. Adequate pretreatment of runoff prior to infiltration shall be required in gas stations and large commercial parking lots. (NOTE: The State Water Quality Control Board defines a large commercial parking lot as '100,000 sq. ft. or more of commercial development to include parking lot (with 100 or more vehicle traffics), OR, by means of 5,000sgft or more of allowable space designated for parking purposes'). d. Unless adequate pre-treatment of runoff is provided prior to infiltration structural infiltration treatment BMPs must not be used for areas of industrial or light industrial activity{77), areas subject to high vehicular traffic (25,000 or more daily traffic); car washes; fleet storage areas; nurseries; or any other high threat to water quality land uses or activities. e. Class V injection wells or dry wells must not be placed in areas subject to vehicular{78} repair or maintenance activities{79}, such as an auto body repair shop, automotive repair shop, new and used car dealership, specialty repair shop (e.g., transmission and muffler repair shop) or any facility that does any vehicular repair work. f. Structural infiltration BMP treatment shall not be used at sites that are known to have soil and groundwater contamination. g. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall be located at least 100 feet horizontally from any water supply wells. h. The vertical distance from the bottom of any infiltration structural treatment BMP to the historic high groundwater mark shall be at least 10 -feet. Where the groundwater basins do not support beneficial uses, this vertical distance criteria may be reduced, provided groundwater quality is maintained. i. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause a nuisance or pollution as defined in Water Code Section 13050. The final project -specific water quality management plan shall specifically address item b. above. 19. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho Cucamonga handout "Information for Grading Plans and Permit". Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 21 of 24 E1—E3 Pg229 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 20. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for non-residential projects the applicant shall show on the electrical plans and the permitted grading plan set the location for a future installation of an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station/parking area per the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code, section 5.106.5.3. 21. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building Code and/or the California Residential Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The Grading and Drainage Plan(s) shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual Grading and Drainage Plan. 22. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for review. Plans shall implement design recommendations per said report. 23. A geologic report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer or Engineering Geologist and submitted at the time of application for Grading and Drainage Plan review. 24. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 25. A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet signed by a California licensed Civil Engineer prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit. 26. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a dust control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit. All dust control sign (s) shall be located outside of the public right of way. 27. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review, the rough grading plan shall be a separate plan submittal and permit from Precise Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit. 28. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Grading and Drainage Plan shall show the accessibility path from the public right of way and the accessibility parking stalls to the building doors in conformance with the current adopted California Building Code. All accessibility ramps shall show sufficient detail including gradients, elevations, and dimensions and comply with the current adopted California Building Code. 29. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on-site construction where possible, and shall provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings. 30. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the grading plan shall show that all manufactured slopes shall be a minimum 2 -foot offset from the public right of way, permitted line, or the adjacent private property. All slope offsets shall meet the requirements of the current adopted California Building Code. 31. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the grading and drainage plan shall show the maximum parking stall gradient at 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be constructed per the, current adopted California Building Code. Pdnted: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 22 of 24 E1—E3 Pg230 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTA Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. Gradinq Section Standard Conditions of Approval 32. The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100 -feet beyond project boundary. 33. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California Building Code. 34. Grading Inspections: a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall request a pre -grading meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project owner/representative, the grading contractor and the Building Inspector to discuss about grading requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a pre -grading meeting is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the grading permit may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector; b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading inspections prior to continuing grading operations: i) The bottom of the over -excavation; ii) Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit; iii) At the completion of Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit Technicians (Building and Safety Front Counter) an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be prepared by and properly wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record; iv) The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the Associate Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit. 35. All roof drainage flowing to the ,public right of way (San Bernardino Avenue) must drain under the sidewalk through a parkway culvert approved by the Engineering Department. This shall be shown on both the grading and drainage plan and Engineering Services Department required plans. 36. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the permitted grading plan (or architectural site plan) set shall show in each of the typical sections and the plan view show how the separations between the building exterior and exterior ground surface meet the requirements of Sections CBC1804.3/CRC R401.3, CBC2304.11.2.2/CRC R317.1(2) and CBC2512.1.2/CRC R703.6.2.1 of the current adopted California Building Code/Residential Code. 37. Prior to approval of the project -specific storm water quality management plan, the applicant shall submit to the Building Official, or his designee, a precise grading plan showing the location and elevations of existing topographical features, and showing the location and proposed elevations of proposed structures and drainage of the site. 38. A drainage study showing a 100 -year, AMC 3 design storm event for on-site drainage shall be prepared and submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and approval for on-site storm water drainage prior to issuance of a grading permit. The report shall contain water surface profile gradient calculations for all storm drain pipes 12 -inches and larger in diameter. All reports shall be wet signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record. In addition, the project specific drainage study shall provide inlet calculations showing the proper sizing of the water quality management plan storm water flows into the proposed structural storm water treatment devices. v.nwv.CityofRC.us Printetl: 11/8/2018 Page 23 o(24 E1 -E3 Pg231 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATIO Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- Grading ROJECT. Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 39. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted California Plumbing Code. Private storm drain improvements shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan. 40. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final sign off by the Building Inspector the engineer of record shall certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP) storm water treatment devices and best management practices (BMP). 41. Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy of the project Conditions of Approval. 42. The Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (PWQMP) has been deemed "Acceptable'. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit a final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building Official. 43. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall show on the site plan and the permitted grading plan set for non-residential projects the designated parking for clean air vehicles per the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code, section 5.106.5.2. Printed: 11/8/2018 �.CilyofRC.us Page 24 of 24 E1 -E3 Pg232 RESOLUTION NO. 18-75 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. DRC2018-00234, A REQUEST TO OPERATE A PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY, CONSISTING OF MULTIPLE BUILDINGS WITH A COMBINED FLOOR AREA OF ABOUT 21,000 SQUARE FEET AND A CARPORT OF 5,100 SQUARE FEET, FOR THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ON A VACANT PROPERTY CONSISTING OF 107,722 SQUARE FEET (2.45 ACRES) IN THE MEDIUM (M) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, FOOTHILL BOULEVARD OVERLAY DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF VINEYARD AVENUE AND SAN BERNARDINO ROAD; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APNs: 0207-101-48 AND 0208-091-36, -56, -57, and -72. A. Recitals. 1. Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit No. DRC2018-00234, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application." 2. On November 14, 2018, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above - referenced public hearing on November 14, 2018, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to vacant property located at 8870 San Bernardino Road on the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road. The project site is currently comprised of five (5) parcels with combined area of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres). The triangular-shaped project site has dimensions of about 311 feet along its west perimeter and about 92 feet along its northwest perimeter. The street frontage of the site along Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road are about 473 feet and 305 feet, respectively; and b. The site is generally bound by the trail to the north and northwest, and Vineyard Avenue to the east and northeast. On the opposite sides of the trail and Vineyard Avenue are single-family residences. The site is partially bound on the west by a flood control channel. To E1—E3 Pg233 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-75 CUP DRC2018-00234 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 2 the south, across San Bernardino Road is a set of two (2) houses and a commercial center (Vineyard Gateway); and C. The zoning of the property is Medium (M) Residential District. The zoning of the properties to the north, northwest, and northeast is Low (L) Residential District while the properties to the east are Low (L) Residential District and Office Professional (OP) District. The zoning of the property to the south is Community Commercial (CC) District. The zoning of the flood control channel is Flood Control (FC) District. The project site and the property to the south are also within the Foothill Boulevard Overlay District; and d. The General Plan designation of the property is Medium Residential. The designation of the properties to the north, northwest, and northeast is Low Residential while the designation of the properties to the east are Low Residential District and Office. The designation of the property to the south is General Commercial. The designation of the flood control channel is Flood Control; and e. The applicant, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD), proposes to construct and operate a new public safety facility. The project will house facilities for both the Fire Department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. The proposed facility will replace existing Fire Station 172 located about 0.90 mile to the east at 9612 San Bernardino Road and provide a new substation for the Sheriff's Department. The site planning and architecture of the project is subject to the review of Design Review DRC2018-00097 that is associated with this Conditional Use Permit; and f. The fire station and substation occupy separate parts of the building — generally, the west and east halves, respectively — due to each Department's different operational requirements and characteristics; and g. The proposed facility has an overall floor area of about 21,000 square and consists of one main building (16,295 square feet) and a detached accessory (4,293 square feet) building; and h. The proposed use is a "Public Safety Facility' and is defined in the Development Code as a "facility operated by public agencies including fire stations, other fire prevention and firefighting facilities, and police and sheriff substations and headquarters, including interim incarceration facilities." Public facilities are permitted, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit; and i. The proposed fire station would be equipped, staffed, operated, and maintained by RCFPD. The fire station would accommodate a crew of 9 (nine) personnel rotating over a 24- hour shift. This staffing would accommodate up to four (4) fire apparatus; and j. Based on existing demands and records for RCFPD services at the existing Fire Station 172, personnel and equipment at the proposed fire station could respond to an average of about 3,650 calls per year consisting of medical emergencies; fire, rescue, and hazardous conditions emergencies; and service, e.g. fire inspections, non -emergency, or false alarms. According to RCFPD records, they responded to an 8 -year (201.0-2017) average of 3,207 annual incidents; and E1—E3 Pg234 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-75 CUP DRC2018-00234 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 3 k. The proposed police substation would be equipped, staffed, operated, and maintained by the Sheriff. It is anticipated that the proposed substation would be staffed by about five (5) police personnel at any given time. This staffing would accommodate up to five (5) police vehicles at the substation; and I. Public visits to the substation of between two (2) to three (3) visits per hour is anticipated between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, when the substation would be "open" to the public; and m. There are no parking requirements applicable to public safety facilities in the Development Code. However, eighteen (1.8) parking stalls for staff and three (3) parking stalls for the public are included in the project. The amount of staff parking that is needed is based on the anticipated staffing levels for the facility. The number of parking stalls for the public that has been provided is based on the size of the lobby (the only publicly accessible part of the facility). The calculation for it was based on the calculation used for offices - one (1) stall per 250 square feet of floor area. With a floor area of about 620 square feet, the parking requirement for the lobby is 2.48 stalls (rounding up as required by the Code). 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above - referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. That the proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other applicable provisions of this zoning code, Municipal Code, General Plan, and any applicable specific plans or city regulations/standards. The proposed facility is on a property designated in the General Plan and Zoning Map as Medium Residential and Medium (M) Residential District, respectively. Within the Medium (M) Residential District, public safety facilities are a permitted land use, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed public safety facility is designed in accordance with all applicable development standards of the Development Code such as building setbacks, building height, and parking. The only exception is the height of the combination screen/retaining wall along the northeasterly property line which is addressed through the review of Variance DRC2018-00162 that is associated with the proposed project; and b. That the site is physically suited for the type, density, and intensity of the proposed use including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints and can be conditioned to meet all related performance criteria and development standards. The project site is comprised of five (5) lots of irregular shapes and sizes with a combined area of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres). As a Condition of Approval the five (5) lots will be merged into one parcel prior to the issuance of permits for building construction and the project site is suitable for the proposed use. The site is suitable for a public safety facility, and the project will have the required vehicular access and parking, the necessary utility services are all available, and there are no physical constraints on the site that will affect the operations of the facility. The project can, and will, be conditioned to meet all applicable performance criteria and meets all applicable development standards (except for the above -noted combination screen/retaining wall); and C. That granting the permit would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity in which the project is located. The operation of the proposed project will not be E1—E3 Pg235 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-75 CUP DRC2018-00234 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 4 detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity in which the project is located. The primary purpose of the proposed project will be public safety. The facility will enable the Fire and Police Departments to serve the community more efficiently and more effectively. Response times to incidents will be reduced. Operational inefficiencies cause by, for example, the layout of the older, existing facility and reliance on one, centrally located station will be addressed by the new fire station and police substation, respectively. The project is designed to meet all applicable performance criteria and Development Code standards (except for the above -noted combination screen/retaining wall). The project can, and will, be conditioned appropriately to minimize any potential impacts to adjacent properties. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and recommends the City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows: a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, RCFPD and the City contracted Placeworks, an environmental consultant, to prepare an Initial Study (IS) of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that IS, it was determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures related to Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, and Tribal Cultural Resources there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared for circulation and review. Placeworks provided public notice of the public comment period and of the City's intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Staff received an email a representative from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. on October 8, 2018. The comments in the email were about the design of the facility's trash enclosure and a statement indicating that the facility is subject to Assembly Bill AB1826 regarding organics recycling including both food and green waste. Staff also received an email from the tribal government of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on October 10, 2018. This email confirmed receipt of the IS/MND and that they had reviewed the document and had no further comments. Staff received one comment letter in response to the circulated IS/MND from the San Bernardino County Public Works Department (SBCPWD) on November 1, 2018. The comment letter stated that since the project is near the San Bernardino County Flood Control District's (District) Cucamonga Channel, any proposed activity within the right-of-way would need an encroachment permit from the District. Also, any District facilities built by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) will require the District to obtain approval from the USACE. No encroachment into the District's right-of-way is necessary nor anticipated. Therefore, no permits are required, and the necessity of such permits and any impacts associated with the construction do not need to be addressed in the MND prior to certification. Therefore, no revisions to the IS/MND were required in response. A Mitigation Monitoring Program has also been prepared to ensure implementation of, and compliance with, the mitigation measures for the project. E1—E3 Pg236 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-75 CUP DRC2018-00234 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 5 b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission therefore recommends the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore recommends the City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project; and d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council's decision is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Planning Department See attached Standard and Special Conditions of Approval. Environmental Mitigation See attached Mitigation Measures in the Standard and Special Conditions of Approval. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2018. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA E1—E3 Pg237 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-75 CUP DRC2018-00234 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 6 Ll'E ATTEST: Tony Guglielmo, Chairman Candyce Burnett, 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 14th day of November 2018, by the following vote -to -wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: E1—E3 Pg238 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. 1. Prior to the issuance of any permits for grading, a construction -related noise mitigation plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Engineering Department for review and approval. The plan shall depict the location of the construction equipment and how the noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction. 2. During all project site excavation and grading, the construction contractor(s) shall equip all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and maintained mufflers consistent with the manufacturers' standards. 3. The construction contractor shall orient all stationary construction equipment so that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive receptors nearest the project site. 4. The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will create the greatest distance between construction -related noise sources and noise -sensitive receptors nearest the project site throughout the duration of project construction. 5. Prior to issuance of any permits for grading and/or construction, the construction contractor shall provide a map of the haul truck routes to the Planning and Engineering Department for review and approval. The planned haul truck routes shall avoid residential areas to the maximum extent feasible. 6. The construction contractor shall stagger the timing and/or sequence of the noisiest construction operations throughout the day to avoid creating any impacts to noise -sensitive receptors nearest the project site throughout the duration of project construction. 7. Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. 8. Construction and grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050, as measured at , the property line. The project applicant shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050. Monitoring at other times may be required by the City's Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted. 9. Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then the project applicant shall prepare a noise mitigation plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes and include appropriate noise mitigation measures. To the extent feasible, the plan shall www.CityofRC.us Printed: 1 11812 01 8 'Page 1 of 24 E1—E3 Pg239 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. 2. This project is subject to the public art requirement outlined in Chapter 17.124 of the Development Code. No final approval, such as a final inspection or a certificate of occupancy, for any development project subject to this chapter shall be granted or issued unless and until the requirements of this chapter have been met. In consideration of any phasing plan or project completion schedule, the city may accept bonds or other surety to assist in the completion of the project, provided they are in a form and manner acceptable to the planning director and city attorney. Standard Conditions of Approval 3. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 4. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of Approval, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect. 5. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of Exemption and Mitigated Negative Declaration fee in the amount of $2,330.75. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to public hearing. 6. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted. 7. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 17 feet long with a required 1 -foot overhang (e.g., over a curb stop). 8. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. 9�,Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazasl recreational uses. 10. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and/or Master Plans in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance. 11. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including proper illumination and in conformance with Building and Safety Services Department standards, the Municipal Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department (RCFD) Standards. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 2 of 24 E1—E3 Pg240 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 12. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all lots for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department approval; including, but not limited to, public notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing. 13. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include Site Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, the Development Code regulations. All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be 14. located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner, 15. homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department review and approved prior to the issuance of Building Permits. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved by 16. the Planning Director and Police Department (909-477-2800) prior to the issuance of Building Permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all California Building Code and 17. State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Services Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance and final acceptance granted prior to occupancy. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for 18. consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has commenced. whichever comes first. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions of 19. Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Revised Site Plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be 20. submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided at a rate equivalent to 5 percent of all required motorized 21. vehicle parking, with a minimum of one rack with a capacity for two bicycles. Category 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for office buildings and other 22. non-residential development. Printed: 1118/2018 w .CityorRC.us Page 3 of 24 E1—E3 Pg241 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTA Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- Planning ROJECT. Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 23. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation of any signs. 24. MITIGATION MEASURE: Prior to the commencement of any proposed actions (e.g., site clearing, demolition, grading) during the breeding/nesting season (September 1 through February 15), a qualified monitoring biologist contracted by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District/City of Rancho Cucamonga shall conduct a preconstruction survey(s) to identify any active nests in and adjacent to the project site no more than three days prior to initiation of the action. If the biologist does not find any active nests that would be potentially impacted, the proposed action may proceed. However, if the biologist finds an active nest within or directly adjacent to the action area (within 100 feet) and determines that the nest may be impacted, the biologist shall delineate an appropriate buffer zone around the nest using temporary plastic fencing or other suitable materials, such as barricade tape and traffic cones. The buffer zone shall be determined by the biologist in consultation with applicable resource agencies and in consideration of species sensitivity and existing nest site conditions, and in coordination with the construction contractor. The qualified biologist shall serve as a construction monitor during those periods when construction activities occur near active nest areas to ensure that no inadvertent impacts on these nests occur. Only specified activities (if any) approved by the qualified biologist in coordination with the construction contractor shall take place within the buffer zone until the nest is vacated. Activities that may be prohibited within the buffer zone by the biologist may include but not be limited to grading and tree clearing. Once the nest is no longer active and upon final determination by the biologist, the proposed action may proceed within the buffer zone. The monitoring biologist shall prepare a survey report/memorandum summarizing his/her findings and recommendations of the preconstruction survey. Any active nests observed during the survey shall be mapped on a current aerial photograph, including documentation of GPS coordinates, and included in the survey report/memorandum. The completed survey reporumemorandum shall be submitted to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department prior to the commencement of construction -related activities that have the potential to disturb any active nests during the nesting 6-1x11..191111 Panted: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 4 of 24 E1 -E3 Pg242 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 25. MITIGATION MEASURE: The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City of Rancho Cucamonga (project applicant) shall retain and compensate for the services of a qualified professional tribal onitor /consultant who is both approved by the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) Tribal Government and is listed under the Native American Heritage Commission's tribal contact list for the area of the project site. The tribal monitor/ consultant shall only be present onsite during the construction phases that involve ground - disturbing activities, which are defined by the Kizh Nation as activities that may include, but are not limited to, pavement removal, pot -holing or auguring, grubbing, tree removals, boring, grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching, within the project area . The tribal monitor/consultant will complete daily monitoring logs that provide descriptions of the day's activities, including construction activities, locations, soil, and any cultural materials identified . The onsite monitoring shall cease when the project site grading and excavation activities are completed, or when the tribal representatives and monitor/consultant have indicated that the site has a low potential for impacting tribal cultural resources. Proof of the project applicant's retention of the tribal monitor/ consultant shall be provided to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department prior to the issuance of permits for construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. In addition, the project applicant shall follow/implement the following measures during the project's construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. • Unanticipated Discovery of Tribal Cultural and Archaeological Resources: Upon discovery of archaeological resources (if any), construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the find shall cease until the find can be assessed. Any archaeological resources unearthed during construction activities shall be evaluated by a qualified archaeologist and tribal monitor/consultant. If the resources are Native American in origin, the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) shall coordinate with the project applicant regarding treatment and curation of these resources. Typically, the Kizh Nation will request reburial or preservation for educational purposes. Work may continue on other portions of the project site while evaluation and, if necessary, mitigation takes place for the find (CEQA Guidelines Section15064.5 [f]). If a resource is determined by the qualified archaeologist to constitute a "historical resource" or "unique archaeological resource', time allotment and funding sufficient to allow for implementation of avoidance measures, or appropriate mitigation, shall be made available. The treatment plan established for the resources (if any are round) shall be in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(f) for historical resources. • Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects: Native American human remains are defined in Public Resources Code (PRC) 5097.98(d)(1) as an inhumation or cremation, and in any state of decomposition or skeletal completeness. Funerary objects, called associated grave goods in PRC 5097.98, are also to be treated according to this statute. Health and Safety Code 7050.5 dictates that any discoveries of human skeletal material shall be immediately reported to the County Coroner and excavation halted until the coroner has determined the nature of the remains. If the coroner recognizes the human remains to be those of a Native American or w .CityofRC.us Printed: 11/8/2018 Page 5 of 24 E1—E3 Pg243 Project#: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- Planning ROJECT. Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval has reason to believe that they are those of a Native American, he or she shall contact, by telephone within 24 hours, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and the provisions of PRC 5097.98 shall be followed. 26. MITIGATION MEASURE: Each occurrence of human remains and associated funerary objects shall be stored using opaque cloth bags. All human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony shall be removed to a secure container onsite, if possible. These items shall be retained and reburied within six months of recovery. The site of reburial/repatriation shall be on the project site but at a location mitigated and protected in perpetuity between the Kizh Nation, project application and construction manager. There shall be no publicity regarding any cultural materials recovered. - Professional Standards: Archaeological and Native American monitoring and excavation during construction shall be consistent with current professional standards. All feasible care to avoid any unnecessary disturbance, physical modification, or separation of human remains and associated funerary objects shall be taken. Principal personnel shall meet the Secretary of Interior standards for archaeology and have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a principal investigator working with Native American archaeological sites in southern California. The qualified archaeologist shall ensure 27. that all other personnel are appropriately trained and qualified. Provide for the following design features in each trash enclosure, to the satisfaction of the Planning ®.iArdbitecturally integrated into the design of (the shopping center/the project). b. Separate pedestrian access that does not require the opening of the main doors and to include self-closing pedestrian doors. c. Large enough to accommodate two trash bins. d. Roll -up doors. e. Trash bins with counter -weighted lids. f. Architecturally treated overhead shade trellis. g. Chain link screen on top to prevent trash from blowing out of the enclosure and designed to be hidden from view. 28. The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event shall trash and debris remain for more than 24 hours. 29. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in accordance with the Development Code Section 17.80.050, and so noted on the grading plans. The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods. 30. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits for the development or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. For development occurring in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the landscape plans will also be reviewed by Fire Construction Services. www.CilyofRC.us Printed: 111e/201 tl Page 6 of 24 E1—E3 Pg244 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR /// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 31. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer. 32. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15 -gallon tree for every three parking stalls. 33. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Services Department. 34. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 35. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows: one 15 -gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1 -gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5 -gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 36. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along 37. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one tree per 30 linear feet of building. 38. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department. 39. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82. 40. Any modification or intensification of the approved use, including revisions in the operations of the business including changes to the operating days/hours; change in the location on-site or within the building of the use/activity that is approved by this Conditional Use Permit; improvements including new building construction; and/or other modifications/intensification beyond what is specifically approved by this Conditional Use Permit, shall require the review and approval by the Planning Director prior to submittal of documents for plan check/occupancy, construction, commencement of the activity, and/or issuance of a business license. The Planning Director may determine that modifications or intensifications of use require the submittal of an application to modify this Conditional Use Permit for review by the City. w .CityofMus Printed: 11/8/2018 Page 7 of 24 E1—E3 Pg245 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 41. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Any roof -mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically more than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by an architecturally designed enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design and is detailed consistent with the building. Any roof -mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically less than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be painted consistent with the color scheme of the building. Details shall be included in building plans. 42. The applicant shall comply with all Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Board and Federal EPA water requirements. 43. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location of mailboxes. Multi -family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits. 44. Prior to the issuance of construction permits, the construction contractor(s) shall prepare and submit to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building & Safety Services Department a fugitive dust control plan, which shall require watering of exposed ground surfaces and disturbed areas a minimum of every three hours on the construction site .and a minimum of three times per day during the entirety of the construction duration. This watering requirement shall be in addition to the existing requirements for fugitive dust control under South Coast Air Management District Rule 403. The Building & Safety Services Department shall verify that this measure is implemented during normal construction site inspections Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page a of 24 E1—E3 Pg246 Project#: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N/ PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 45. MITIGATION MEASURE: The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City of Rancho Cucamonga (project applicant) shall follow/implement the following measures during the project's construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. • If human remains or funerary objects are encountered during any ground -disturbing construction activities, work in the immediate vicinity (within a 100 -foot buffer of the find) shall cease and the San Bernardino County Coroner shall be contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code §7050.5 and the provisions of this code shall be enforced for the duration of the project's ground -disturbing construction activities. In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during project's ground -disturbing construction activities, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find (within a 60 -foot buffer) shall cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards shall be hired to assess the find. Work on the other portions of the project site outside of the buffered area may continue during this assessment period. Additionally, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians shall be contacted if any such find occurs and be provided information and permitted/invited to perform a site visit when the archaeologist makes his/her assessment, so as to provide tribal input. The archaeologist shall complete an isolate record for the find and submit this document to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department for dissemination to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. • If significant Native American historical resources, as defined by CEQA (as amended, 2015), are discovered and avoidance cannot be ensured, an SOI -qualified archaeologist shall be retained to develop a cultural resources treatment plan, as well as a discovery and monitoring plan, the drafts of which shall be provided to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for review and comment. • All in -field investigations, assessments, and/or data recovery enacted pursuant to the finalized treatment plan shall be monitored by a San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal participant(s). • The project applicant shall, in good faith, consult with San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on the disposition and treatment of any artifacts or other cultural materials encountered during the project's ground -disturbing construction activities. vnvw.CityofRC.us Printed: 1118/2019 page 9 of 24 E1—E3 Pg247 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR /// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- Planning ROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 46. • MITIGATION MEASURE Resource Assessment and Continuation of Work Protocol: Upon discovery of any human remains, the tribal and/or archaeological monitor/consultant shall immediately divert work at a minimum of 50 feet and place an exclusion zone around the burial. The monitor/ consultant shall then notify the Kizh Nation, lead archaeologist, and construction manager, who shall then contact the coroner. Work shall continue to be diverted from the burial area while the coroner determines whether the remains are Native American. The discovery shall be kept confidential and secure to prevent any further disturbance. If the finds are determined to be Native American, the coroner shall notify NAHC as mandated by state law who will then appoint a Most Likely Descendent. • Kizh-GabrieWo Procedures for Burials and Funerary Remains: If the Kizh Nation is designated as the Most Likely Descendent, the following treatment measures shall be implemented. To the Kizh Nation, the term "human remains" encompasses more than human bones. In ancient as well as historic times, tribal traditions included, but were not limited to, the burial of funerary objects with the deceased, and the ceremonial burning of human remains. Associated funerary objects are objects that, as part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture, are reasonably believed to have been placed with individual human remains either at the time of death or later; other items made exclusively for burial purposes or to contain human remains are also considered as associated funerary objects. All such remains shall be treated in the same manner as bone fragments that remain intact. - Treatment Measures: Prior to the continuation of ground -disturbing activities, the project applicant, in coordination with the Kizh Nation and construction manager, shall arrange a designated location within the footprint of the project site for the respectful reburial of the human remains and/or ceremonial objects. In the case where discovered human remains cannot be fully documented and recovered on the same day, the remains shall be covered with muslin cloth and a steel plate that can be moved by heavy equipment placed over the excavation opening to protect the remains. If this type of steel plate is not available, a 24-hour guard shall be posted outside of construction -related working hours. The Kizh Nation shall make every effort to recommend diverting the project and keeping the remains in situ and protected. If the project cannot be diverted, it may be determined that burials be removed. The Kizh Nation shall work closely with the qualified archaeologist to ensure that the excavation is treated carefully, ethically, and respectfully. If data recovery is approved by the Kizh Nation, documentation shall be undertaken, which includes at a minimum detailed descriptive notes and sketches. Additional types of documentation shall be approved by the Kizh Nation for data recovery purposes. Cremations shall either be removed in bulk or by means as necessary to ensure completely recovery of all material. If the discovery of human remains includes four or more burials, the location shall be considered a cemetery and a separate treatment plan shall be created. Once complete, a final report of all activities shall be submitted to the Kizh Nation and NAHC. The Kizh Nation shall notauthorize any scientific study or the utilization of any invasive diagnostics on human remains. Engineering Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions Printed: 11/8/2018 vn W.cilyofRC.us Page 70 of 24 E1—E3 Pg248 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. 1. San Bernardino Road frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Collector" standards as required and including: A. Provide. protect, or repair sidewalk, streetlight, and traffic striping & signage as required. B. Drive approach shall be in accordance with the City Driveway Policy including minimum width for a commercial approach. 2. Vineyard Avenue frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Secondary" standards as required and including: A. Provide, protect, or repair curb & gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, and traffic striping & signage as required. Provide curb adjacent sidewalk per City Plan No. 101. B. Street lights shall be owned by the City. Developer shall be responsible to coordinate and pay all costs to provide power on City owned street lights. Coordinate with City staff for design and installation requirements. C. Curb access ramp at North West corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road shall be reconstructed in accordance with the latest ADA standard. 3. Replace traffic signal controller cabinet and EVP equipment for the intersection of San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue. 2. Landscaping Conditions of approval: 1. Incorporate existing landscape and irrigation system for the area along Vineyard to the Pacific Electric Trail in the Fire Stations Landscape plan and construction. 2. Protect and preserve all existing trees and plant material in this area prior to and during construction. 3. Separate the City's irrigation mainline with an appropriate cap and concrete kicker. 4. Secure all irrigation wires at the separation point with water tight connectors leaving a minimum of 4' of wire coiled at the capped end. 3. The existing ramp located at San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue shall be evaluated for conformance to current ADA regulations. If the ramp does not meet ADA regulations then the developer shall be responsible for providing design and reconstruction of the ramp for compliance. Design shall be completed and improvements secured for prior to issuance of Building permit or approval of final subdivision map whichever occurs first. The reconstruction along with all public improvements shall be completed prior to occupancy. 4. All driveway approaches shall be constructed per City Standards and City Policy. 5. The proposed development is slated to be included in the City's Fiber Optic Master Plan that would provide a City owned Fiber -to -the -Premise (FTTP) infrastructure. Proposed fiber optic conduits and vaults will be placed underground within a duct and structure system to be installed by the Master Developer per Standard Drawing 135-137. w .CityofRC.us Printed: 11/8/2018 Page i i of 24 E1—E3 Pg249 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT; Engineering Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 6. The Developer shall locate the existing end of fiber run marker located on the NEC of Vineyard and San Bernardino Road which is the termination location of the existing fiber conduit and replace it with a new traffic rated vault and run two 4" conduit westbound on S.B Road to another termination vault somewhere near the new facility... The size, placement and location of the conduit and vaults shall be shown on the Street Improvement and/or Public Improvement Plans and subject to the Engineering Services Department's review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or final map approval, whichever comes first. 7. The street lights shall be owned by the City. Developer shall be responsible to coordinate and pay all costs of street lights and to provide power to City owned street lights. 8. "Per Resolution No. 87-96: All developments, except those contained in section 7 and others specifically waived by the Planning Commission, shall be responsible for undergrounding all existing overhead utility lines including the removal the related supporting poles adjacent to and within the limits of a development as follows: 1. Lines on the project side of the street. a. Said lines shall be undergrounded at the developers expense. b. In those circumstances where the Planning Commission decides that undergrounding is impractical at present for such reasons as short length of undergrounding (less than 300 feet and not undergrounded adjacent), a heavy concentration of services to other users, disruption to existing improvements, etc., the Developer shall pay an in -lieu fee for the full amount per Section 6. c. The developer shall be eligible for reimbursement of one-half the cost of undergrounding from future developments as they occur on opposite sides of the street. 2. Lines on the opposite of the street from the project: The Developer shall pay a fee to the City for one-half the amount per Section 6. 3. Lines on both sides of the street: The Developer shall comply with Section 1 above and be eligible for reimbursement or pay additional fees so that he bears a total expense equivalent to one-half the total cost of undergrounding the lines on both sides of the street." Standard Conditions of Approval 9. Add the following note to any private landscape plans that show street trees: "All improvements within the public right-of-way, including street trees, shall be installed per the public improvement plans." If there is a discrepancy between the public and private plans, the street improvement plans will govern. Panted: 11/8/2018 www.cltyofRC.us Page 120(24 E1—E3 Pg250 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Enaineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 10. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: Street Name: San Bernardino Road Curb & Gutter A.C. Pvmt Side -walk Drive Appr. Street Lights Street Trees 11. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a source of energy, fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical codes and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been completed and accepted by the City Council, except: that in developments containing more than one building, structure or unit, the development may have energy connections made in equal proportion to the percentage of completion of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval, as determined by the City Engineer, provided that reasonable, safe and maintainable access to the property exists. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings, structures or units be connected to energy sources prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval. Printed: 1118/2018 www.CilyofRC.us Page 13 of 24 E1—E3 Pg251 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR /// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 12. Improvement Plans and Construction: a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits required. c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer. Notes: 1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer. 2) Conduit shall be 3 -inch pvc with pull rope or as specified. e. Access ramps for the disabled shall be installed on all corners of intersections per latest ADA standards or as directed by the City Engineer. f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to City Standards, except for single-family residential lots. h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Manager prior to submittal for first plan check. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 140(24 E1—E3 Pg252 Project#: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 13. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Sheet 1."Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans. Street Name: San Bernardino Road Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica Common Name: Crape Myrtle (Muskogee or Tuscarora) Min. Grow Space Spacing Size Qty. Street Name: Vineyard Avenue Botanical Name: Platanus acerifolia Common Name: London Plane Tree Min. Grow Space Spacing Size Qty. Construction Notes for Street Trees: 1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans. 2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector. 3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services Department. Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only. 14. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required. 15. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos, landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards. Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees. 16. Street trees, a minimum of 15 -gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program. www.CltyomC.us Printed: 11/8/2018 Page 15 of 24 E1—E3 Pg253 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 17. Public landscape areas are .required to incorporate substantial areas (40 percent) of mortared cobble or other acceptable non -irrigated surfaces. 18. The separate parcels contained within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into one parcel prior to issuance of Building Permits. 19. ** CD Information Required Prior to Sign -Off for Building Permit Prior to the issuance of building permits, if valuation is greater or equal to $100,000, a Diversion Deposit and a related administrative fee shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 65% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Applicant must identify if they are self -hauling or utilizing Burrtec prior to issuance of a building permit. Proof of diversion must be submitted to the Environmental Engineering Division within 60 days following the completion of the construction and / or demolition project. Contact Susan Shaker, Environmental Engineering, at (909) 774-4062 for more information. Instructions and forms are available at the City's website, www.cityofrc.us, under City Hall / Engineering / Environmental Programs / Construction & Demolition Diversion Program. 20. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to Building Permit issuance if no map is involved. 21. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. 22. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved. Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from them. 23. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. 24. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from street centerline): 33 feet total feet on San Bernardino Road including the cul-de-sac 44 feet total on Vineyard Avenue (if required) 25. Easements for public sidewalks placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City. 26. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer. 27. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adjacent areas. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page ifi of 24 E1—E3 Pg254 Project#: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTA Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 28. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CVWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects. 29. This property shall be removed from any Landscape and Lighting Districts prior to issuance of Building Permits. Building and Safety Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. Building and Fire Standard Conditions of Approval When the Entitlement Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including structural calculations, energy calculations and soils report to Building and Safety for plan review in accordance with the current edition of the CA Building and Fire Codes including all local ordinances and standards. The green code applies for sound transmission as well. The new structures are required to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers per the CBC and Current RCFPD Ordinance. Disabled access for the site and building must be in accordance to the State of CA and ADA regulations. The importance factor to the facility structures shall be as mandated for essential Facilities as described in the CBC code Volume II. The Importance Factor designation also applies for the generator and diesel fuel tanks. The generator must have the fuel capacity and features for the required level 1 emergency power supply for an essential facility per NFPA 110. Flammable and/or combustible liquid storage must be in accordance with NFPA 30. Enforcement of NFPA documents must as adopted and amended by the CA Fire Code. The following submittal will be required to Building and Safety for review and permit issuance: Buildings structures, Private underground fire service, Public fire prevention water supply, Overhead Fire sprinklers, Fire Alarm, Generator, Fuel Storage and Fuel Dispensing, Light standards, Trash enclosures, Monument signs Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 17 of 24 E1—E3 Pg255 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR /// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 1. Prior to approval of the final project -specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have a soils engineer prepare a project -specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm water quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the current adopted "San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans". Note: As this project has been previously graded and the site soils have been compacted for building pads and parking lot purposes, the use of the Custom Soil Resource Report for San Bernardino County Southwestern Part by the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service for natural soils is not acceptable for soil groundwater infiltration rates. 2. Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building Official and recorded with the County Recorder's Office. 3. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID). The WDID number shall also be shown on the WQMP Site and Drainage Plan document. 4. The applicant shall provide a copy of a completed EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells) for each underground infiltration device, with the Facility ID Number assigned, to the Building and Safety Services Department Official prior to issuance of the Grading Permit and/or approval of the project -specific Water Quality Management Plan. A copy of EPA Form 7520-16 shall be scanned and pasted onto the permitted grading plan set, and a copy of said form shall be included in the project -specific Water Quality Management Plan. 5. The land owner shall provide an inspection report by a qualified person/company on a biennial basis for the Class V Injection Wells/underground infiltration chambers to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis all best management practices (BMP"s) as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner. 6. The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the structural storm water treatment devices, commonly referred to as BMPs, to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner. 7. The land/property owner shall follow the inspection and maintenance requirements of the approved project specific Water Quality Management Plan and shall provide a copy of the inspection reports on a biennial basis to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. 8. A final project -specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the Building and Safety Director, or his designee, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit or any building permit. Printed: 11/8/2018 vnnnv.Cityol`RC.us Page 18 of 24 E1—E3 Pg256 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- Grading ROJECT. Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 9. The Site and Drainage Plan in the final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan shall show the locations of all roof downspout drains. if required for storm water quality purposes, the downspouts shall include filters. 10. Prior to the start of landscaping operations, the landscape architect and the landscape contractor shall provide a sample of the weed fabric barrier to the Project Planner, City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department. The weed barrier shall be permeable. 11. The final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP) shall include executed maintenance agreements along with the maintenance guidelines for all proprietary structural storm water treatment devices (BMP's). In the event the applicant cannot get the proprietary device maintenance agreements executed prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant is required to submit a letter to be included within the WQMP document, and scanned and pasted onto the Site and Drainage Plan which states that prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy with applicant shall enter into a contract for the maintenance of the proprietary storm water treatment device. If the proprietary storm water treatment device is part of a residential subdivision, prior to the sale of the residential lot, the developer shall include maintenance agreement(s) as part of the sale of the residential lot to the buyer. A copy of the maintenance agreements to be included in the sale of the property shall be included within the WQMP document. 12. Prior to issuance of a grading permit and approval of the project specific water quality management plan all private storm water catch basin inlets shall include insert filters to capture those pollutants of concern as addressed in the in the final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP). At a minimum catch basin insert filters to capture trash and other floating debris. All catch basin insert filters shall be maintained on a regular basis as described in the "Inspection and Maintenance Responsibility for Post Construction BMP" section of the final project -specific water quality management plan. 13. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan shall include a completed copy of "Worksheet H: Factor of Safety and Design Infiltration Worksheet" located in Appendix D "Section VII — Infiltration Rate Evaluation Protocol and Factor of Safety Recommendations, ..." of the San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans. The infiltration study shall include the Soil Engineer's recommendations for Appendix D, Table VI1.3: Suitability Assessment Related Considerations for Infiltration Facility Safety Factors". 14. Prior to approval of the final project -specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have a soils engineer prepare a project -specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm water quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the current adopted "San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans". 15. The subject project, shall accept all existing off-site storm water drainage flows and safely convey those flows through or around the project site. If existing off-site storm water drainage flows mix with any on-site storm water drainage flows, then the off-site storm water drainage flows shall be treated with the on-site storm water drainage flows for storm water quality purposes, prior to discharging the storm water drainage flows from the project site. Printed: 77/0/2018 ww .CityofRC.us Page 19 of 24 E1—E3 Pg257 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 16. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Official, or his designee, the civil engineer of record shall file a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Post Construction Storm Water Treatment Devices As -Built Certificate with the Environmental Programs Coordinator, City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Services Department. 17. As the use of drywells are proposed for the structural storm water treatment device, to meet the infiltration requirements of the current Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Systems (MS4) Permit, adequate source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect groundwater quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration shall be evaluated prior to infiltration and discussed in the final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan document. w.CityolRc.�s Printed: 11/8/2018 Page ZO of 24 E1—E3Pg258 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTAT Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 18. GROUND WATER PROTECTION: Prior to approval of the final project specific water quality management plan (WQMP), the WQMP document shall meet the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board Order No. R8-2010-0036 (NPDES No. CAS 618036), the San Bernardino County Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Separation (MS4) Permit reads: Section XI.D(Water Quality Management Plan Requirements).8(Groundwater Protection): Treatment Control BMPs utilizing infiltration [exclusive of incidental infiltration and BMPs not designed to primarily function as infiltration devices (such as grassy swales, detention basins, vegetated buffer strips, constructed wetlands, etc.)] must comply with the following minimum requirements to protect groundwater: a. Use of structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause or contribute to an exceedance of ground water quality objectives. b. Source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect groundwater quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration should be evaluated prior to infiltration. c. Adequate pretreatment of runoff prior to infiltration shall be required in gas stations and large commercial parking lots. (NOTE: The State Water Quality Control Board defines a large commercial parking lot as '100,000 sq. ft. or more of commercial development to include parking lot (with 100 or more vehicle traffics), OR, by means of 5,000sgft or more of allowable space designated for parking purposes'). d. Unless adequate pre-treatment of runoff is provided prior to infiltration structural infiltration treatment BMPs must not be used for areas of industrial or light industrial activity{77}, areas subject to high vehicular traffic (25,000 or more daily traffic); car washes; fleet storage areas; nurseries; or any other high threat to water quality land uses or activities. e. Class V injection wells or dry wells must not be placed in areas subject to vehicular(78) repair or maintenance activities(79}, such as an auto body repair shop, automotive repair shop, new and used car dealership, specialty repair shop (e.g., transmission and muffler repair shop) or any facility that does any vehicular repair work. f. Structural infiltration BMP treatment shall not be used at sites that are known to have soil and groundwater contamination. g. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall be located at least 100 feet horizontally from any water supply wells. h. The vertical distance from the bottom of any infiltration structural treatment BMP to the historic high groundwater mark shall be at least 10 -feet. Where the groundwater basins do not support beneficial uses, this vertical distance criteria may be reduced, provided groundwater quality is maintained. i. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall -not cause a nuisance or pollution as defined in Water Code Section 13050. The final project -specific water quality management plan shall specifically address item b. above. 19. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho Cucamonga handout "Information for Grading Plans and Permit". Printed: 71/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 21 of 24 E1—E3 Pg259 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD -020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 20. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for non-residential projects the applicant shall show on the electrical plans and the permitted grading plan set the location for a future installation of an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station/parking area per the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code, section 5.106.5.3, 21. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building Code and/or the California Residential Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The Grading and Drainage Plan(s) shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual Grading and Drainage Plan. 22. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for review. Plans shall implement design recommendations per said report. 23. A geologic report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer or Engineering Geologist and submitted at the time of application for Grading and Drainage Plan review. 24. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 25. A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet signed by a California licensed Civil Engineer prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit. 26. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a dust control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit. All dust control sign (s) shall be located outside of the public right of way. 27. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review, the rough grading plan shall be a separate plan submittal and permit from Precise Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit. 28. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Grading and Drainage Plan shall show the accessibility path from the public right of way and the accessibility parking stalls to the building doors in conformance with the current adopted California Building Code. All accessibility ramps shall show sufficient detail including gradients, elevations, and dimensions and comply with the current adopted California Building Code. 29. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on-site construction where possible, and shall provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings. 30. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the grading plan shall show that all manufactured slopes shall be a minimum 2 -foot offset from the public right of way, permitted line, or the adjacent private property. All slope offsets shall meet the requirements of the current adopted California Building Code. 31. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the grading and drainage plan shall show the maximum parking stall gradient at 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be constructed per the, current adopted California Building Code. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 22 o(24 E1 -E3 Pg260 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR 111 PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTA Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 32. The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100 -feet beyond project boundary. 33. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California Building Code. 34. Grading Inspections: a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall request a pre -grading meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project owner/representative, the grading contractor and the Building Inspector to discuss about grading requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a pre -grading meeting is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the grading permit may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector; b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading inspections prior to continuing grading operations: i) The bottom of the over -excavation; ii) Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit; iii) At the completion of Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit Technicians (Building and Safety Front Counter) an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be prepared by and properly wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record; iv) The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the Associate Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit. 35. All roof drainage flowing to the public right of way (San Bernardino Avenue) must drain under the sidewalk through a parkway culvert approved by the Engineering Department. This shall be shown on both the grading and drainage plan and Engineering Services Department required plans. 36. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the permitted grading plan (or architectural site plan) set shall show in each of the typical sections and the plan view show how the separations between the building exterior and exterior ground surface meet the requirements of Sections CBC1804.3/CRC R401.3, CBC2304.11.2.2/CRC R317.1(2) and CBC2512.1.2/CRC R703.6.2.1 of the current adopted California Building Code/Residential Code. 37. Prior to approval of the project -specific storm water quality management plan, the applicant shall submit to the Building Official, or his designee, a precise grading plan showing the location and elevations of existing topographical features, and showing the location and proposed elevations of proposed structures and drainage of the site. 38.A drainage study showing a 100 -year, AMC 3 design storm event for on-site drainage shall be prepared and submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and approval for on-site storm water drainage prior to issuance of a grading permit. The report shall contain water surface profile gradient calculations for all storm drain pipes 12 -inches and larger in diameter. All reports shall be wet signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record. In addition, the project specific drainage study shall provide inlet calculations showing the proper sizing of the water quality management plan storm water flows into the proposed structural storm water treatment devices. Printed: 1118/2018 www.CilyofRC.us page 23 of 24 E1—E3 Pg261 Project#: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Gradinq Section Standard Conditions of Approval 39. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted California Plumbing Code. Private storm drain improvements shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan. 40. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final sign off by the Building Inspector the engineer of record shall certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP) storm water treatment devices and best management practices (BMP). 41. Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy of the project Conditions of Approval. 42. The Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (PWQMP) has been deemed "Acceptable". Prior to the issuance of a grading permit a final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building Official. 43. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall show on the site plan and the permitted grading plan set for non-residential projects the designated parking for clean air vehicles per the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code, section 5.106.5.2. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 24 of 24 E1—E3 Pg262 RESOLUTION NO. 18-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. DRC2018-00162, A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ALLOW AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHT FOR PERIMETER SCREEN AND COMBINATION WALLS THAT WILL BE CONSTRUCTED FOR A PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY, CONSISTING OF MULTIPLE BUILDINGS WITH A COMBINED FLOOR AREA OF ABOUT 21,000 SQUARE FEET AND A CARPORT OF 5,100 SQUARE FEET, FOR THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ON A VACANT PROPERTY CONSISTING OF 107,722 SQUARE FEET (2.45 ACRES) IN THE MEDIUM (M) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, FOOTHILL BOULEVARD OVERLAY DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 8870 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF VINEYARD AVENUE AND SAN BERNARDINO ROAD; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF— APNs: 0207-101-48 AND 0208-091-36, -56, -57, and -72. A. Recitals. 1. Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) filed an application for the approval of Variance No. DRC2018-00162, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Variance request is referred to as "the application." 2. On November 14, 2018, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above - referenced public hearing on November 14, 2018, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to vacant property located at 8870 San Bernardino Road on the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road. The project site is currently comprised of five (5) parcels with combined area of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres). The triangular-shaped project site has dimensions of about 311 feet along its west perimeter and about 92 feet along its northwest perimeter. The street frontage of the site along Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road are about 473 feet and 305 feet, respectively; and b. The site is generally bound by the trail to the north and northwest, and Vineyard Avenue to the east and northeast. On the opposite sides of the trail and Vineyard Avenue are E1—E3 Pg263 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-76 VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 2 single-family residences. The site is partially bound on the west by a flood control channel. To the south, across San Bernardino Road is a set of two (2) houses and a commercial center (Vineyard Gateway); and C. The zoning of the property is Medium (M) Residential District. The zoning of the properties to the north, northwest, and northeast is Low (L) Residential District while the properties to the east are Low (L) Residential District and Office Professional (OP) District. The zoning of the property to the south is Community Commercial (CC) District. The zoning of the flood control channel is Flood Control (FC) District. The project site and the property to the south are also within the Foothill Boulevard Overlay District; and d. The General Plan designation of the property is Medium Residential. The designation of the properties to the north, northwest, and northeast is Low Residential while the designation of the properties to the east are Low Residential District and Office. The designation of the property to the south is General Commercial. The designation of the flood control channel is Flood Control; and e. The applicant, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD), proposes to construct and operate a new public safety facility. The project will house facilities for both the Fire Department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. The proposed facility will replace existing Fire Station 172 located about 0.90 mile to the east at 9612 San Bernardino Road and provide a new substation for the Sheriff's Department. The site planning and architecture of the project is subject to the review of Design Review DRC2018-00097 that is associated with this Variance; and f. The interior area of the project site will be screened from the streets by walls. These walls will be constructed of decorative blocks that match the those used for the exterior walls of the proposed facility. The wall along Vineyard Avenue will be a combination wall with a height of about 14 — 15 feet in height (as seen from the interior of the site) and 10 feet as seen from the street. As the height of the wall exceeds the maximum allowable height for walls in the Medium (M) Residential District, a Variance is required; and 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above - referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. That strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulations would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the Development Code. The purpose of the technical standard for the maximum height of walls in residential districts is to ensure that their residential character is preserved. Walls that are over 6 feet in height can be out -of -scale relative to a person and/or a house, cast large shadows, impact views, and impact the appearance and aesthetic of a residential property and the overall neighborhood. However, the combination wall that is the subject of this Variance request is for a non-residential project. As a public safety facility, for operational and security reasons a wall with a height of over 6 feet is necessary to screen the interior of the site from view along Vineyard Avenue and secure the facility. Additionally, the proposed wall will not affect any other properties as it will not be along a shared property line. The properties to east are developed with an office, one single-family residence, and the historic Rains House. The proposed wall will E1—E3'Pg264 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-76 VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 3 be minimally visible from the single-family residence due to an existing perimeter wall on the west side of that property. Visibility of the proposed wall from the Rains House will be very limited as the distance between the house and the project site is about 200 feet. Reducing the height of the combination wall to the height allowed by the Development Code would not be practical. The elevation of the street surface of Vineyard Avenue increases by about 10 feet from south to north (1,265' to 1,275'). Relative to the finished surface elevation (about 1,270') of the paved area between the main and accessory buildings of the facility, the surface of the street will be about 5 feet higher at the northeast side of the project site. This results in the need for a wall of similar height to retain the soil. Complying with the height requirement specified in the Development Code would result in a screen wall portion of the combination wall to be limited to 3.5 feet, i.e. 6 feet - 2.5 feet (half the retaining wall height) = 3.5'. A screen wall of that height would not adequately screen the interior of the site from Vineyard Avenue and secure the facility; and b. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same district. The elevation of the street surface of Vineyard Avenue increases by about 10 feet from south to north. Relative to the finished surface elevation of the paved area between the main and accessory buildings of the facility, the surface of the street will be about 5 feet higher at the northeast side of the project site. Due to the triangular shape of the project site, options and space are limited and it is not possible to adjust the plotting and/or orientation of the facility's buildings, relocate the paved area, or construct a series of, for example, two (2) 6 -foot high walls. Similarly, it is not possible to raise the finished surface of the project site to minimize the grade difference. Doing so would increase the grade difference at San Bernardino Road and significantly affect vehicle access — especially for apparatus such as a fire engine. Furthermore, a public safety facility in a residential district is unique and, unlike the project site, most properties in the Medium (M) Residential District are on generally flat terrain with minimal variations in topography; and C. That strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same district. The project site is generally flat with an elevation change of about 14 feet and a slope from the northwest to the southeast. The increase in the allowable height of the proposed wall will ensure that the interior of the project site is adequately screened and secured. The project site is in an area that is near hillside terrain, e.g. the Redhill community, where there are differences in grade between properties or between a property and an adjacent street. A property with such topography without combination walls would be less usable. If the applicant could not construct the proposed wall, the feasibility of the subject property for a public safety facility would be diminished. Also, as noted above, unlike the project site, most properties in the Medium (M) Residential District are on generally flat terrain with minimal variations in topography; and d. That the granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district. Combination walls for adequate screening and security are common for residential and non-residential properties. The project site is in an area that is near hillside terrain where the property owners have constructed combination walls. An increase in the allowable height of such a wall is regularly requested, and often granted, in areas. Some of these walls are similar in height to the proposed E1—E3 Pg265 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-76 VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 4 wall. If the applicant could not construct these walls, the proposed public safety facility would have to be significantly redesigned. Also, as noted above, most properties in the Medium (M) Residential District are on generally flat terrain with minimal variations in topography; ,and e. That the granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The height of the proposed combination wall will be between 14 —15 feet. The height of this wall will be most apparent from the interior of the project site. The height of the wall as seen from the Vineyard Avenue will be limited to 10 feet. It will be similar in height to other combination walls that have been constructed at other locations in the City with similar topographic conditions. The wall itself will screen activity, equipment, and vehicles from public view that would otherwise be visible without it. The proposed wall will be constructed of decorative blocks consistent with the City's design standards/guidelines for walls facing area within public view and/or adjacent to the public right-of- way. The wall is designed to match the materials used for the proposed facility. To reduce its visual massing, the wall will appear segmented due to horizontal offsets in the wall's alignment that will cause, for example, one part of the wall plane to be about 3 feet further back from an adjacent wall plane. Furthermore, landscaping consisting of ground cover and new trees will be installed/planted along the entire length of the wall between it and the street. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment recommends the City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows: a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, RCFPD and the City contracted Placeworks, an environmental consultant, to prepare an Initial Study (IS) of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that IS, it was determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures related to Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, and Tribal Cultural Resources there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared for circulation and review. Placeworks provided public notice of the public comment period and of the City's intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Staff received an email a representative from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. on October 8, 2018. The comments in the email were about the design of the facility's trash enclosure and a statement indicating that the facility is subject to Assembly Bill AB1826 regarding organics recycling including both food and green waste. Staff also received an email from the tribal government of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on October 10, 2018. This email confirmed receipt of the IS/MND and that they had reviewed the document and had no further comments. Staff received one comment letter in response to the circulated IS/MND from the San Bernardino County Public Works Department (SBCPWD) on November 1, 2018. The comment letter stated E1—E3 Pg266 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-76 VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE, PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 5 that since the project is near the San Bernardino County Flood Control District's (District) Cucamonga Channel, any proposed activity within the right-of-way would need an encroachment permit from the District. Also, any District facilities built by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will require the District to obtain approval from the USACE. No encroachment into the District's right-of-way is necessary nor anticipated. Therefore, no permits are required, and the necessity of such permits and any impacts associated with the construction do not need to be addressed in the MND prior to certification. Therefore, no revisions to the IS/MND were required in response. A Mitigation Monitoring Program has also been prepared to ensure implementation of, and compliance with, the mitigation measures for the project; and b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission therefore recommends the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore recommends the City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project; and d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council's decision is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750. 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below. Planning Department See attached Standard and Special Conditions of Approval. Environmental Mitigation See attached Mitigation Measures in the Standard and Special Conditions of Approval. E1—E3 Pg267 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-76 VAR DRC2018-00162 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA November 14, 2018 Page 6 5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2018. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Tony Guglielmo, Chairman ATTEST: Candyce Burnett, 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 14th day of November 2018, by the following vote -to -wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: E1—E3 Pg268 Project#: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. Planning Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. 1. Prior to the issuance of any permits for grading, a construction -related noise mitigation plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Engineering Department for review and approval. The plan shall depict the location of the construction equipment and how the noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction. 2. During all project site excavation and grading, the construction contractor(s) shall equip all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and maintained mufflers consistent with the manufacturers' standards. 3. The construction contractor shall orient all stationary construction equipment so that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive receptors nearest the project site. 4. The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will create the greatest distance between construction -related noise sources and noise -sensitive receptors nearest the project site throughout the duration of project construction. 5. Prior to issuance of any permits for grading and/or construction, the construction contractor shall provide a map of the haul truck routes to the Planning and Engineering Department for review and approval. The planned haul truck routes shall avoid residential areas to the maximum extent feasible. 6. The construction contractor shall stagger the timing and/or sequence of the noisiest construction operations throughout the day to avoid creating any impacts to noise -sensitive receptors nearest the project site throughout the duration of project construction. 7. Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. 8. Construction and grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050, as measured at the property line. The project applicant shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050. Monitoring at other times may be required by the City's Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted. 9. Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then the project applicant shall prepare a noise mitigation plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes and include appropriate noise mitigation measures. To the extent feasible, the plan shall www.CityofRC.us Printed: 11/8/2018 Page 1 of 24 E1—E3 Pg269 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. Planning Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions denote haul routes that do not, pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. 2. This project is subject to the public art requirement outlined in Chapter 17.124 of the Development Code. No final approval, such as a final inspection or a certificate of occupancy, for any development project subject to this chapter shall be granted or issued unless and until the requirements of this chapter have been met. In consideration of any phasing plan or project completion schedule, the city may accept bonds or other surety to assist in the completion of the project, provided they are in a form and manner acceptable to the planning director and city attorney. Standard Conditions of Approval 3. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 4. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of Approval, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect. 5. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of Exemption and Mitigated Negative Declaration fee in the amount of $2,330.75. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to public hearing. 6. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted. 7. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 17 feet long with a required 1 -foot overhang (e.g., over a curb stop). 8. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. 9. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/ recreational uses. 10. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and/or Master Plans in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance. 11. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including proper illumination and in conformance with Building and Safety Services Department standards, the Municipal Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department (RCFD) Standards. Printed:www.CilyofRC.us. 11/8/2018 Page 2 of 24 E1—E3 Pg270 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 12. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all lots for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department approval; including, but not limited to, public notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing. 13. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include Site Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, the Development Code regulations. All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be 14. located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner, 15. homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department review and approved prior to the issuance of Building Permits. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved by 16. the Planning Director and Police Department (909-477-2800) prior to the issuance of Building Permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all California Building Code and 17. State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Services Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance and final acceptance granted prior to occupancy. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for 18. consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions of 19. Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Revised Site Plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be 20. submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided at a rate equivalent to 5 percent of all required motorized 21. vehicle parking, with a minimum of one rack with a capacity for two bicycles. Category 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for office buildings and other 22. non-residential development. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 3 of 24 E1—E3 Pg271 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR /// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 23. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation of any signs. 24. MITIGATION MEASURE: Prior to the commencement of any proposed actions (e.g., site clearing, demolition, grading) during the breeding/nesting season (September 1 through February 15), a qualified monitoring biologist contracted by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District/City of Rancho Cucamonga shall conduct a preconstruction survey(s) to identify any active nests in and adjacent to the project site no more than three days prior to initiation of the action. If the biologist does not find any active nests that would be potentially impacted, the proposed action may proceed. However, if the biologist finds an active nest within or directly adjacent to the action area (within 100 feet) and determines that the nest may be impacted, the biologist shall delineate an appropriate buffer zone around the nest using temporary plastic fencing or other suitable materials, such as barricade tape and traffic cones. The buffer zone shall be determined by the biologist in consultation with applicable resource agencies and in consideration of species sensitivity and existing nest site conditions, and in coordination with the construction contractor. The qualified biologist shall serve as a construction monitor during those periods when construction activities occur near active nest areas to ensure that no inadvertent impacts on these nests occur. Only specified activities (if any) approved by the qualified biologist in coordination with the construction contractor shall take place within the buffer zone until the nest is vacated. Activities that may be prohibited within the buffer zone by the biologist may include but not be limited to grading and tree clearing. Once the nest is no longer active and upon final determination by the biologist, the proposed action may proceed within the buffer zone. The monitoring biologist shall prepare a survey report/memorandum summarizing his/her findings and recommendations of the preconstruction survey. Any active nests observed during the survey shall be mapped on a current aerial photograph, including documentation of GPS coordinates, and included in the survey report/memorandum. The completed survey report/memorandum shall be submitted to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department prior to the commencement of construction -related activities that have the potential to disturb any active nests during the nesting season. www.CityofRC.us Printed: 11/8/2018 Page 4 of 24 E1—E3 Pg272 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR W PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- Planning ROJECT. Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 25. MITIGATION MEASURE: The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City of Rancho Cucamonga (project applicant) shall retain and compensate for the services of a qualified professional tribal onitor /consultant who is both approved by the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) Tribal Government and is listed under the Native American Heritage Commission's tribal contact list for the area of the project site. The tribal monitor/ consultant shall only be present onsite during the construction phases that involve ground - disturbing activities, which are defined by the Kizh Nation as activities that may include, but are not limited to, pavement removal, pot -holing or auguring, grubbing, tree removals, boring, grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching, within the project area . The tribal monitor/consultant will complete daily monitoring logs that provide descriptions of the day's activities, including construction activities, locations, soil, and any cultural materials identified . The onsite monitoring shall cease when the project site grading and excavation activities are completed, or when the tribal representatives and monitor/consultant have indicated that the site has a low potential for impacting tribal cultural resources. Proof of the project applicant's retention of the tribal monitor/ consultant shall be provided to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department prior to the issuance of permits for construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. In addition, the project applicant shall follow/implement the following measures during the project's construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. • Unanticipated Discovery of Tribal Cultural and Archaeological Resources: Upon discovery of archaeological resources (if any), construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the find shall cease until the find can be assessed. Any archaeological resources unearthed during construction activities shall be evaluated by a qualified archaeologist and tribal monitor/consultant. If the resources are Native American in origin, the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) shall coordinate with the project applicant regarding treatment and curation of these resources. Typically, the Kizh Nation will request reburial or preservation for educational purposes. Work may continue on other portions of the project site while evaluation and, if necessary, mitigation takes place for the find (CEQA Guidelines Section15064.5 [f]). If a resource is determined by the qualified archaeologist to constitute a "historical resource" or "unique archaeological resource", time allotment and funding sufficient to allow for implementation of avoidance measures, or appropriate mitigation, shall be made available. The treatment plan established for the resources (if any are round) shall be in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(0 for historical resources. • Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects: Native American human remains are defined in Public Resources Code (PRC) 5097.98(d)(1) as an inhumation or cremation, and in any state of decomposition or skeletal completeness. Funerary objects, called associated grave goods in PRC 5097.98, are also to be treated according to this statute. Health and Safety Code 7050.5 dictates that any discoveries of human skeletal material shall be immediately reported to the County Coroner and excavation halted until the coroner has determined the nature of the remains. If the coroner recognizes the human remains to be those of a Native American or Printed: 11/8/2018 �.CityofRC.ua page 5 of 24 E1—E3 Pg273 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval has reason to believe that they are those of a Native American, he or she shall contact, by telephone within 24 hours, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and the provisions of PRC 5097.98 shall be followed. 26. MITIGATION MEASURE: Each occurrence of human remains and associated funerary objects shall be stored using opaque cloth bags. All human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony shall be removed to a secure container onsite, if possible. These items shall be retained and reburied within six months of recovery. The site of reburial/repatriation shall be on the project site but at a location mitigated and protected in perpetuity between the Kizh Nation, project application and construction manager. There shall be no publicity regarding any cultural materials recovered. - Professional Standards: Archaeological and Native American monitoring and excavation during construction shall be consistent with current professional standards. All feasible care to avoid any unnecessary disturbance, physical modification, or separation of human remains and associated funerary objects shall be taken. Principal personnel shall meet the Secretary of Interior standards for archaeology and have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a principal investigator working with Native American archaeological sites in southern California. The qualified archaeologist shall ensure 27. that all other personnel are appropriately trained and qualified. Provide for the following design features in each trash enclosure, to the satisfaction of the Planning ®iAnibitecturally integrated into the design of (the shopping center/the project). b. Separate pedestrian access that does not require the opening of the main doors and to include self-closing pedestrian doors. c. Large enough to accommodate two trash bins. d. Roll -up doors. e. Trash bins with counter -weighted lids. f. Architecturally treated overhead shade trellis. g. Chain link screen on top to prevent trash from blowing out of the enclosure and designed to be hidden from view. 28. The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event shall trash and debris remain for more than 24 hours. 29. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in accordance with the Development Code Section 17.80.050, and so noted on the grading plans. The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods. 30. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits for the development or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. For development occurring in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the landscape plans will also be reviewed by Fire Construction Services. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 6 of 24 E1—E3 Pg274 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR /// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 31. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer. 32. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15 -gallon tree for every three parking stalls. 33. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Services Department. 34. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 35. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows: one 15 -gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1 -gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5 -gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 36. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along 37. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one tree per 30 linear feet of building. 38. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department. 39. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82. 40. Any modification or intensification of the approved use, including revisions in the operations of the business including changes to the operating days/hours; change in the location on-site or within the building of the use/activity that is approved by this Conditional Use Permit; improvements including new building construction; and/or other modifications/intensification beyond what is specifically approved by this Conditional Use Permit, shall require the review and approval by the Planning Director prior to submittal of documents for plan check/occupancy, construction, commencement of the activity, and/or issuance of a business license. The Planning Director may determine that modifications or intensifications of use require the submittal of an application to modify this Conditional Use Permit for review by the City. vrrnv.CityofRC.us Panted: 11/9/2076 Page 7 of 24 E1—E3 Pg275 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 41. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Any roof -mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically more than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by an architecturally designed enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design and is detailed consistent with the building. Any roof -mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically less than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be painted consistent with the color scheme of the building. Details shall be included in building plans. 42. The applicant shall comply with all Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Board and Federal EPA water requirements. 43. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location of mailboxes. Multi -family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits. 44. Prior to the issuance of construction permits, the construction contractor(s) shall prepare and submit to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building & Safety Services Department a fugitive dust control plan, which shall require watering of exposed ground surfaces and disturbed areas a minimum of every three hours on the construction site and a minimum of three times per day during the entirety of the construction duration. This watering requirement shall be in addition to the existing requirements for fugitive dust control under South Coast Air Management District Rule 403. The Building & Safety Services Department shall verify that this measure is implemented during normal construction site inspections Printed: 11/e/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page a of 24 E1—E3 Pg276 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: Project Type: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 45. MITIGATION MEASURE: The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City of Rancho Cucamonga (project applicant) shall follow/implement the following measures during the project's construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. • If human remains or funerary objects are encountered during any ground -disturbing construction activities, work in the immediate vicinity (within a 100 -foot buffer of the find) shall cease and the San Bernardino County Coroner shall be contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code §7050.5 and the provisions of this code shall be enforced for the duration of the project's ground -disturbing construction activities. In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during project's ground -disturbing construction activities, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find (within a 60 -foot buffer) shall cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards shall be hired to assess the find. Work on the other portions of the project site outside of the buffered area may continue during this assessment period. Additionally, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians shall be contacted if any such find occurs and be provided information and permitted/invited to perform a site visit when the archaeologist makes his/her assessment, so as to provide tribal input. The archaeologist shall complete an isolate record for the find and submit this document to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department for dissemination to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. • If significant Native American historical resources, as defined by CEQA (as amended, 2015), are discovered and avoidance cannot be ensured, an SOI -qualified archaeologist shall be retained to develop a cultural resources treatment plan, as well as a discovery and monitoring plan, the drafts of which shall be provided to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for review and comment. • All in -field investigations, assessments, and/or data recovery enacted pursuant to the finalized treatment plan shall be monitored by a San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal participant(s). • The project applicant shall, in good faith, consult with San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on the disposition and treatment of any artifacts or other cultural materials encountered during the project's ground -disturbing construction activities. Printed: 11/8/2018 vnenv.CityofRC.us E1—E3 Pg277 Page 9 of 24 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 46. • MITIGATION MEASURE Resource Assessment and Continuation of Work Protocol: Upon discovery of any human remains, the tribal and/or archaeological monitor/consultant shall immediately divert work at a minimum of 50 feet and place an exclusion zone around the burial. The monitor/ consultant shall then notify the Kizh Nation, lead archaeologist, and construction manager, who shall then contact the coroner. Work shall continue to be diverted from the burial area while the coroner determines whether the remains are Native American. The discovery shall be kept confidential and secure to prevent any further disturbance. If the finds are determined to be Native American, the coroner shall notify NAHC as mandated by state law who will then appoint a Most Likely Descendent. • Kizh-Gabrieleho Procedures for Burials and Funerary Remains: If the Kizh Nation is designated as the Most Likely Descendent, the following treatment measures shall be implemented. To the Kizh Nation, the term "human remains" encompasses more than human bones. In ancient as well as historic times, tribal traditions included, but were not limited to, the burial of funerary objects with the deceased, and the ceremonial burning of human remains. Associated funerary objects are objects that, as part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture, are reasonably believed to have been placed with individual human remains either at the time of death or later; other items made exclusively for burial purposes or to contain human remains are also considered as associated funerary objects. All such remains shall be treated in the same manner as bone fragments that remain intact. - Treatment Measures: Prior to the continuation of ground -disturbing activities, the project applicant, in coordination with the Kizh Nation and construction manager, shall arrange a designated location within the footprint of the project site for the respectful reburial of the human remains and/or ceremonial objects. In the case where discovered human remains cannot be fully documented and recovered on the same day, the remains shall be covered with muslin cloth and a steel plate that can be moved by heavy equipment placed over the excavation opening to protect the remains. If this type of steel plate is not available, a 24-hour guard shall be posted outside of construction -related working hours. The Kizh Nation shall make every effort to recommend diverting the project and keeping the remains in situ and protected. If the project cannot be diverted, it may be determined that burials be removed. The Kizh Nation shall work closely with the qualified archaeologist to ensure that the excavation is treated carefully, ethically, and respectfully. If data recovery is approved by the Kizh Nation, documentation shall be undertaken, which includes at a minimum detailed descriptive notes and sketches. Additional types of documentation shall be approved by the Kizh Nation for data recovery purposes. Cremations shall either be removed in bulk or by means as necessary to ensure completely recovery of all material. If the discovery of human remains includes four or more burials, the location shall be considered a cemetery and a separate treatment plan shall be created. Once complete, a final report of all activities shall be submitted to the Kizh Nation and NAHC. The Kizh Nation shall notauthorize any scientific study or the utilization of any invasive diagnostics on human remains. Engineering Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityotRC.us Page 10 0(24 E1—E3 Pg278 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. 1. San Bernardino Road frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Collector" standards as required and including: A. Provide. protect, or repair sidewalk, streetlight, and traffic striping & signage as required. B. Drive approach shall be in accordance with the City Driveway Policy including minimum width for a commercial approach. 2. Vineyard Avenue frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Secondary" standards as required and including: A. Provide, protect, or repair curb & gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, and traffic striping & signage as required. Provide curb adjacent sidewalk per City Plan No. 101. B. Street lights shall be owned by the City. Developer shall be responsible to coordinate and pay all costs to provide power on City owned street lights. Coordinate with City staff for design and installation requirements. C. Curb access ramp at North West corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road shall be reconstructed in accordance with the latest ADA standard. 3. Replace traffic signal controller cabinet and EVP equipment for the intersection of San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue. 2. Landscaping Conditions of approval: 1. Incorporate existing landscape and irrigation system for the area along Vineyard to the Pacific Electric Trail in the Fire Stations Landscape plan and construction. 2. Protect and preserve all existing trees and plant material in this area prior to and during construction. 3. Separate the City's irrigation mainline with an appropriate cap and concrete kicker. 4. Secure all irrigation wires at the separation point with water tight connectors leaving a minimum of 4' of wire coiled at the capped end. 3. The existing ramp located at San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue shall be evaluated for conformance to current ADA regulations. If the ramp does not meet ADA regulations then the developer shall be responsible for providing design and reconstruction of the ramp for compliance. Design shall be completed and improvements secured for prior to issuance of Building permit or approval of final subdivision map whichever occurs first. The reconstruction along with all public improvements shall be completed prior to occupancy. 4. All driveway approaches shall be constructed per City Standards and City Policy. 5. The proposed development is slated to be included in the City's Fiber Optic Master Plan that would provide a City owned Fiber -to -the -Premise (FTTP) infrastructure. Proposed fiber optic conduits and vaults will be placed underground within a duct and structure system to be installed by the Master Developer per Standard Drawing 135-137. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.uS Page 1 i of 24 E1—E3 Pg279 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Enclineerinu Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 6. The Developer shall locate the existing end of fiber run marker located on the NEC of Vineyard and San Bernardino Road which is the termination location of the existing fiber conduit and replace it with a new traffic rated vault and run two 4" conduit westbound on S.B Road to another termination vault somewhere near the new facility... The size, placement and location of the conduit and vaults shall be shown on the Street Improvement and/or Public Improvement Plans and subject to the Engineering Services Department's review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or final map approval, whichever comes first. 7. The street lights shall be owned by the City. Developer shall be responsible to coordinate and pay all costs of street lights and to provide power to City owned street lights. 8. "Per Resolution No. 87-96: All developments, except those contained in section 7 and others specifically waived by the Planning Commission, shall be responsible for undergrounding all existing overhead utility lines including the removal the related supporting poles adjacent to and within the limits of a development as follows: 1. Lines on the project side of the street. a. Said lines shall be undergrounded at the developers expense. b. In those circumstances where the Planning Commission decides that undergrounding is impractical at present for such reasons as short length of undergrounding (less than 300 feet and not undergrounded adjacent), a heavy concentration of services to other users, disruption to existing improvements, etc., the Developer shall pay an in -lieu fee for the full amount per Section 6. c. The developer shall be eligible for reimbursement of one-half the cost of undergrounding from future developments as they occur on opposite sides of the street. 2. Lines on the opposite of the street from the project: The Developer shall pay a fee to the City for one-half the amount per Section 6. 3. Lines on both sides of the street: The Developer shall comply with Section 1 above and be eligible for reimbursement or pay additional fees so that he bears a total expense equivalent to one-half the total cost of undergrounding the lines on both sides of the street." Standard Conditions of Approval 9. Add the following note to any private landscape plans that show street trees: "All improvements within the public right-of-way, including street trees, shall be installed per the public improvement plans." If there is a discrepancy between the public and private plans, the street improvement plans will govern. Printed: 11/8/2016 wm.CilyotRC,us Page 12 of 24 E1—E3 Pg280 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFFS Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 10. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: Street Name: San Bernardino Road Curb & Gutter A.C. Pvmt Side -walk Drive Appr. Street Lights Street Trees 11. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a source of energy, fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical codes and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been completed and accepted by the City Council, except: that in developments containing more than one building, structure or unit, the development may have energy connections made in equal proportion to the percentage of completion of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval, as determined by the City Engineer, provided that reasonable, safe and maintainable access to the property exists. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings, structures or units be connected to energy sources prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval. www.CityofRC.us Printed: 11/8/2018 Page 13 of 24 E1—E3 Pg281 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Enuineerina Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 12. Improvement Plans and Construction: a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits required. c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer. Notes: 1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer. 2) Conduit shall be 3 -inch pvc with pull rope or as specified. e. Access ramps for the disabled shall be installed on all corners of intersections per latest ADA standards or as directed by the City Engineer. f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to City Standards, except for single-family residential lots. h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Manager prior to submittal for first plan check. Printed: 11/8/2018 w .CityofRC.us Page 14 of 24 E1—E3 Pg282 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR /// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 13. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Sheet 1."Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans. Street Name: San Bernardino Road Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica Common Name: Crape Myrtle (Muskogee or Tuscarora) Min. Grow Space Spacing Size Qty. Street Name: Vineyard Avenue Botanical Name: Platanus acerifolia Common Name: London Plane Tree Min. Grow Space Spacing Size Qty. Construction Notes for Street Trees: 1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans. 2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to, the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector. 3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services Department. Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only. 14. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required. 15. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos, landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards. Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees. 16. Street trees, a minimum of 15 -gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program. Pnnted: 11/8/2018 wwv.CityofRC.us Page 15 of 24 E1—E3 Pg283 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR /// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTAT Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineerina Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 17. Public landscape areas are required to incorporate substantial areas (40 percent) of mortared cobble or other acceptable non -irrigated surfaces. 18. The separate parcels contained within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into one parcel prior to issuance of Building Permits. 19. " CD Information Required Prior to Sign -Off for Building Permit Prior to the issuance of building permits, if valuation is greater or equal to $100,000, a Diversion Deposit and a related administrative fee shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 65% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Applicant must identify if they are self -hauling or utilizing Burrtec prior to issuance of a building permit. Proof of diversion must be submitted to the Environmental Engineering Division within 60 days following the completion of the construction and / or demolition project. Contact Susan Shaker, Environmental Engineering, at (909) 774-4062 for more information. Instructions and forms are available at the City's website, www.cityofrc.us, under City Hall / Engineering / Environmental Programs / Construction & Demolition Diversion Program. 20. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to Building Permit issuance if no map is involved. 21. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. 22. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved. Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from them. 23. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. 24. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from street centerline): 33 feet total feet on San Bernardino Road including the cul-de-sac 44 feet total on Vineyard Avenue (if required) 25. Easements for public sidewalks placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City. 26.A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer. 27. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adjacent areas. w .CityofRC.us Printed: 11/8/2018 Page 16 of 24 E1—E3 Pg284 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR /// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT; Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 28. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CVWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects. 29. This property shall be removed from any Landscape and Lighting Districts prior to issuance of Building Permits. Building and Safety Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. Building and Fire Standard Conditions of Approval When the Entitlement Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including structural calculations, energy calculations and soils report to Building and Safety for plan review in accordance with the current edition of the CA Building and Fire Codes including all local ordinances and standards. The green code applies for sound transmission as well. The new structures are required to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers per the CBC and Current RCFPD Ordinance. Disabled access for the site and building must be in accordance to the State of CA and ADA regulations. The importance factor to the facility structures shall be as mandated for essential Facilities as described in the CBC code Volume II. The Importance Factor designation also applies for the generator and diesel fuel tanks. The generator must have the fuel capacity and features for the required level 1 emergency power supply for an essential facility per NFPA 110. Flammable and/or combustible liquid storage must be in accordance with NFPA 30. Enforcement of NFPA documents must as adopted and amended by the CA Fire Code. The following submittal will be required to Building and Safety for review and permit issuance: Buildings structures, Private underground fire service, Public fire prevention water supply, Overhead Fire sprinklers, Fire Alarm, Generator, Fuel Storage and Fuel Dispensing, Light standards, Trash enclosures, Monument signs Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval Printed: 11/8/2018 w .CityofRC.us Page 17 of 24 E1—E3 Pg285 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 1. Prior to approval of the final project -specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have a soils engineer prepare a project -specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm water quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the current adopted "San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans". Note: As this project has been previously graded and the site soils have been compacted for building pads and parking lot purposes, the use of the Custom Soil Resource Report for San Bernardino County Southwestern Part by the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service for natural soils is not acceptable for soil groundwater infiltration rates. 2. Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building Official and recorded with the County Recorder's Office. 3. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID). The WDID number shall also be shown on the WQMP Site and Drainage Plan document. 4. The applicant shall provide a copy of a completed EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells) for each underground infiltration device, with the Facility ID Number assigned, to the Building and Safety Services Department Official prior to issuance of the Grading Permit and/or approval of the project -specific Water Quality Management Plan. A copy of EPA Form 7520-16 shall be scanned and pasted onto the permitted grading plan set, and a copy of said form shall be included in the project -specific Water Quality Management Plan. 5. The land owner shall provide an inspection report by a qualified person/company on a biennial basis for the Class V Injection Wells/underground infiltration chambers to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis all best management practices (BMP"s) as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner. 6. The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the structural storm water treatment devices, commonly referred to as BMPs, to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner. 7. The land/property owner shall follow the inspection and maintenance requirements of the approved project specific Water Quality Management Plan and shall provide a copy of the inspection reports on a biennial basis to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. 8. A final project -specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the Building and Safety Director, or his designee, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit or any building permit. w .CityofRC.us Printed: 11/8/2018 Page 18 of 24 E1 -E3 Pg286 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTA Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- Grading ROJECT. Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 9. The Site and Drainage Plan in the final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan shall show the locations of all roof downspout drains. if required for storm water quality purposes, the downspouts shall include filters. 10. Prior to the start of landscaping operations, the landscape architect and the landscape contractor shall provide a sample of the weed fabric barrier to the Project Planner, City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department. The weed barrier shall be permeable. 11. The final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP) shall include executed maintenance agreements along with the maintenance guidelines for all proprietary structural storm water treatment devices (BMP's). In the event the applicant cannot get the proprietary device maintenance agreements executed prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant is required to submit a letter to be included within the WQMP document, and scanned and pasted onto the Site and Drainage Plan which states that prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy with applicant shall enter into a contract for the maintenance of the proprietary storm water treatment device. If the proprietary storm water treatment device is part of a residential subdivision, prior to the sale of the residential lot, the developer shall include maintenance agreement(s) as part of the sale of the residential lot to the buyer. A copy of the maintenance agreements to be included in the sale of the property shall be included within the WQMP document. 12. Prior to issuance of a grading permit and approval of the project specific water quality management plan all private storm water catch basin inlets shall include insert filters to capture those pollutants of concern as addressed in the in the final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP). At a minimum catch basin insert filters to capture trash and other floating debris. All catch basin insert filters shall be maintained on a regular basis as described in the "Inspection and Maintenance Responsibility for Post Construction BMP" section of the final project -specific water quality management plan. 13. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan shall include a completed copy of "Worksheet H: Factor of Safety and Design Infiltration Worksheet" located in Appendix D "Section VII — Infiltration Rate Evaluation Protocol and Factor of Safety Recommendations, ..." of the San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans. The infiltration study shall include the Soil Engineer's recommendations for Appendix D, Table VI1.3: Suitability Assessment Related Considerations for Infiltration Facility Safety Factors". 14. Prior to approval of the final project -specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have a soils engineer prepare a project -specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm water quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the current adopted "San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans". 15. The subject project, shall accept all existing off-site storm water drainage flows and safely convey those flows through or around the project site. If existing off-site storm water drainage flows mix with any on-site storm water drainage flows, then the off-site storm water drainage flows shall be treated with the on-site storm water drainage flows for storm water quality purposes, prior to discharging the storm water drainage flows from the project site. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 19 of 24 E1—E3 Pg287 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 16. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Official, or his designee, the civil engineer of record shall file a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Post Construction Storm Water Treatment Devices As -Built Certificate with the Environmental Programs Coordinator, City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Services Department. 17. As the use of drywells are proposed for the structural storm water treatment device, to meet the infiltration requirements of the current Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Systems (MS4) Permit, adequate source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect groundwater quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration shall be evaluated prior to infiltration and discussed in the final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan document. lrnnay.CityofRC.us Printed: 11/8/2018 Page 20 of 24 E1—E3 Pg288 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR/// PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: Project Type: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 18. GROUND WATER PROTECTION: Prior to approval of the final project specific water quality management plan (WQMP), the WQMP document shall meet the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board Order No. R8-2010-0036 (NPDES No. CAS 618036), the San Bernardino County Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Separation (MS4) Permit reads: Section XI.D(Water Quality Management Plan Req u1 rements).8(Groundwater Protection): Treatment Control BMPs utilizing infiltration [exclusive of incidental infiltration and BMPs not designed to primarily function as infiltration devices (such as grassy swales, detention basins, vegetated buffer strips, constructed wetlands, etc.)] must comply with the following minimum requirements to protect groundwater: a. Use of structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause or contribute to an exceedance of ground water quality objectives. b. Source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect groundwater quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration should be evaluated prior to infiltration. c. Adequate pretreatment of runoff prior to infiltration shall be required in gas stations and large commercial parking lots. (NOTE: The State Water Quality Control Board defines a large commercial parking lot as '100,000 sq. ft. or more of commercial development to include parking lot (with 100 or more vehicle traffics), OR, by means of 5,000sgft or more of allowable space designated for parking purposes'). d. Unless adequate pre-treatment of runoff is provided prior to infiltration structural infiltration treatment BMPs must not be used for areas of industrial or light industrial activity{77}, areas subject to high vehicular traffic (25,000 or more daily traffic); car washes; fleet storage areas; nurseries; or any other high threat to water quality land uses or activities. e. Class V injection wells or dry wells must not be placed in areas subject to vehicular{78} repair or maintenance activities{79}, such as an auto body repair shop, automotive repair shop, new and used car dealership, specialty repair shop (e.g., transmission and muffler repair shop) or any facility that does any vehicular repair work. f. Structural infiltration BMP treatment shall not be used at sites that are known to have soil and groundwater contamination. g. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall be located at least 100 feet horizontally from any water supply wells. h. The vertical distance from the bottom of any infiltration structural treatment BMP to the historic high groundwater mark shall be at least 10 -feet. Where the groundwater basins do not support beneficial uses, this vertical distance criteria may be reduced, provided groundwater quality is maintained. i. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause a nuisance or pollution as defined in Water Code Section 13050. The final project -specific water quality management plan shall specifically address item b. above. 19. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho Cucamonga handout "Information for Grading Plans and Permit". Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CilyofRC.us Page 21 or 24 E1 -E3 Pg289 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 20. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for non-residential projects the applicant shall show on the electrical plans and the permitted grading plan set the location for a future installation of an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station/parking area per the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code, section 5.106.5.3. 21. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building Code and/or the California Residential Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The Grading and Drainage Plan(s) shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual Grading and Drainage Plan. 22. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for review. Plans shall implement design recommendations per said report. 23. A geologic report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer or Engineering Geologist and submitted at the time of application for Grading and Drainage Plan review. 24. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 25. A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet signed by a California licensed Civil Engineer prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit. 26. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a dust control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit. All dust control sign (s) shall be located outside of the public right of way. 27. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review, the rough grading plan shall be a separate plan submittal and permit from Precise Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit. 28. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Grading and Drainage Plan shall show the accessibility path from the public right of way and the accessibility parking stalls to the building doors in conformance with the current adopted California Building Code. All accessibility ramps shall show sufficient detail including gradients, elevations, and dimensions and comply with the current adopted California Building Code. 29. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on-site construction where possible, and shall provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings. 30. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the grading plan shall show that all manufactured slopes shall be a minimum 2 -foot offset from the public right of way, permitted line, or the adjacent private property. All slope offsets shall meet the requirements of the current adopted California Building Code. 31. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the grading and drainage plan shall show the maximum parking stall gradient at 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be constructed per the, current adopted California Building Code. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CityofRC.us Page 22 of 24 E1—E3 Pg290 Project#: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBST Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 32. The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100 -feet beyond project boundary. 33. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California Building Code. 34. Grading Inspections: a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall request a pre -grading meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project owner/representative, the grading contractor and the Building Inspector to discuss about grading requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a pre -grading meeting is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the grading permit may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector; b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading inspections prior to continuing grading operations: i) The bottom of the over -excavation; ii) Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit; iii) At the completion of Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit Technicians (Building and Safety Front Counter) an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be prepared by and properly wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record; iv) The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the Associate Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit. 35. All roof drainage flowing to the public right of way (San Bernardino Avenue) must drain under the sidewalk through a parkway culvert approved by the Engineering Department. This shall be shown on both the grading and drainage plan and Engineering Services Department required plans. 36. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the permitted grading plan (or architectural site plan) set shall show in each of the typical sections and the plan view show how the separations between the building exterior and exterior ground surface meet the requirements of Sections CBC1804.3/CRC R401.3, CBC2304.11.2.2/CRC R317.1(2) and CBC2512.1.2/CRC R703.6.2.1 of the current adopted California Building Code/Residential Code. 37. Prior to approval of the project -specific storm water quality management plan, the applicant shall submit to the Building Official, or his designee, a precise grading plan showing the location and elevations of existing topographical features, and showing the location and proposed elevations of proposed structures and drainage of the site. 38. A drainage study showing a 100 -year, AMC 3 design storm event for on-site drainage shall be prepared and submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and approval for on-site storm water drainage prior to issuance of a grading permit. The report shall contain water surface profile gradient calculations for all storm drain pipes 12 -inches and larger in diameter. All reports shall be wet signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record. In addition, the project specific drainage study shall provide inlet calculations showing the proper sizing of the water quality management plan storm water flows into the proposed structural storm water treatment devices. Printed: 11/8/2018 www.CilyofRC.us page 23 of 24 E1—E3 Pg291 Project #: DRC2018-00097 DRC2018-00162 Project Name: DR N PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (FIRE STATION #172 AND SHERIFF SUBSTATION) Location: 8870 SAN BERNARDINO RD - 020809172-0000 Project Type: Design Review Variance ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 39. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted California Plumbing Code. Private storm drain improvements shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan. 40. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final sign off by the Building Inspector the engineer of record shall certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP) storm water treatment devices and best management practices (BMP). 41. Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy of the project Conditions of Approval. 42. The Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (PWQMP) has been deemed "Acceptable'. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit a final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building Official. 43. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall show on the site plan and the permitted grading plan set for non-residential projects the designated parking for clean air vehicles per the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code, section 5.106.5.2. www.CityofRC.us Printed: 11/8/2018 Page 24 of 24 E1—E3 Pg292