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THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF ;CHO CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 8, 2015 0 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER UPledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Wimberly_ Vice Chairman Oaxaca_ Munoz_ Howdyshell_ Fletcher_ H. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to rive minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. O HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Rmcm APRIL 8, 2015 CucnstoNG& Page 2 III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION , COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Consideration of minutes dated March 25, 2015 ME-- V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS B. PRESENTATION ON THE WORLD GAMES HOST TOWN ACTIVITIES BY FRANCIE PALMER, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required bylaw. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project Please sign in after speaking. C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2014-00877 —CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA-A proposal to amend the General Plan to provide a Floor Area Ratio (FAR)for hotels and motels (only) in order to allow more flexibility in the size of these types of uses/developments located within the City. Related files: Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 and Development Review DRC2014- 00232. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2014- 00879—CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA-A proposal to amend the Development Code to provide a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for hotels and motels (only) in order in order to allow more flexibility in the size of these types of uses/developments located within the City. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Review DRC2014-00232. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232 — WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. -A proposal to construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet with 105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres)in the Industrial Park(IP)District, Industrial Commercial Overlay District(ICOD) located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street; APN: 0229-341-11. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879.Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA C N� APRIL 8, 2015 Page 3 VI. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION F. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES G. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS VII. ADJOURNMENT 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on April 2, 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak,given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position,you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others,the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking,please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda,you may do so under"Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA R*W APRIL 8, 2015 CUC"ONG& Page 4 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$2,533 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. VicinityMap Historic Preservation and PlanningCommission Meeting APRIL 8 , 2015 ice. 1 i c 0 o E a 0 c I i t E o t € a I CL U 2 = o r CL i o c G 0 19St i a Base Line Base Line s Ar I Church 1 Church Foothill Foothill N Arrow E Arrow rrow o J nae .oc c a 8th o W j 6th` o m c 8th 4 2 o Y `'-E 4th 4th '* Meeting Location: City Hail/Council Chambers O 10600 Civic Center Drive Item A: Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes dated March 25, 2015 Item B: Presentation re: Host City Activities(citywide) Items: C-E GPA, DCA, & Design Review f s THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE REGULAR MINUTES OF ;CHO CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2015 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL To ORDER • Pledge of Allegiance Too P.m. Roll Call Chairman Wimberly X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Munoz X Howdyshell A Fletcher X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director,Jim Markman, City Attorney;Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary, Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner FF II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commissionfrom addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. Alt communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. ® None Item A-1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Cmc MARCH 25, 2015 ONCR Page 2 III. CONSENT CALENDAR/IIISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Consideration of minutes dated March 11, 2015 Moved by Munoz seconded by Oaxaca carried 4-0-1 (Howdyshell absent) to approve the Consent Calendar. FJF� IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/orposted as public hearings as required bylaw. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project Please sign in after speaking. B. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2014-00168 — JEC ENTERPRISES - Architecture and site plan review of 7 single-family residences on 3.83 acres of land related to Tract Map 18034 for a site located at the southwest comer of East Avenue and Chickasaw Road in the Very Low (VL)Development District(.1-2 dwelling units per acre)of the Etiwanda Specific Plan;APN: 225-381-06 and 07. Related Files: Variance DRC2014-00403, and Variance DRC2015- 00103. On December 13,2006, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18034. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration. C. VARIANCE DRC2014-00403 — JEC ENTERPRISES - A request to reduce the required street side yard setback from the 25 feet to 18 feet for Lot#7 of Tract Map 18034 related to Design Review DRC2014-00168 for a site located at the southwest comer of East Avenue and Chickasaw Road in the Very Low (VL) Development District (.1-2 dwelling units per acre) of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; APN: 225-381-06 and 07. Related Files: Design Review DRC2014-00168 and Variance DRC2015-00103. On December 13, 2006, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18034. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration. D. VARIANCE DRC2015-00103—JEC ENTERPRISES-A request to construct a 16-foot high sound wall along the 210 freeway related to Design Review DRC2014-00168 for a site located at the southwest corner of East Avenue and Chickasaw Road in the Very Low(VL) Development District(.1-2 dwelling units per acre)of the Etiwanda Specific Plan;APN: 225- 381-06 and 07. Related Files: Design Review DRC2014-00168 and Variance DRC2014- Item A-2 • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Cmc MARCH 25, 2015 Page 3 00403. On December 13, 2006, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18034. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted the applicant modified the design per the Design Review Committee's request. In response to Commissioner Munoz, he confirmed that the developer will be required to conduct sound level tests after construction is completed to ensure the homes meet the City standard (CNEL). In response to Commissioner Oaxaca he said with respect to freeway noise mitigation, some developments constructed 16 foot tall walls, others provided a large berm with a wall on top. Commissioner Fletcher asked how the odd shaped lot came about. • Mr. van der Zwaag speculated that Caltrans may have originally planned a freeway entrance at that point and then reconsidered later. He said because Caltrans kept the easement, Caltrans will have to maintain it. He said there is also a drainage facility on this lot. Chairman Wimberly asked about a windrow on the north side of trail. Mr. van der Zwaag said the original approval includes a windrow. He said they will install the windrow with 30 foot spacing. Chairman Wimberly opened public hearing Chuck Crowell, JEC Enterprises said they do not anticipate sound problems. He said they inherited the lot shape issues. He reported that the cul-de-sac at Chickasaw will remain in place- a win for the residents and for them. Jim Freeman said he is a resident north of this project. He said he fully supports the variance allowing the construction of the sound wall. He said his development used trees for sound mitigation and they do nothing to help. He said the 100+ homes to the east will also have a sound wall. Chairman Wimberly closed the public hearing. Moved by Munoz seconded by Fletcher carried 4-0-1 (Howdyshell absent) to approve Resolution 15-22 approving Design Review DRC2014-00168, Resolution 15-23 approving Variance DRC2014-00403 and Resolution 15-24 approving Variance DRC2015-00103 as • presented by staff. Item A-3 ti HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MiNUTES C� MARCH 25, 2015 Page 4 V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION E. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES Commissioner Munoz reported that he attended a Traffic Commissioners Workshop: He said a great deal of valuable information was presented. He thanked Planning Director Candyce Burnett for her continued support. F. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS None VI. ADJOURNMENT 7:20 PM 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,or my designee,hereby certify that a true,accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on March 19, 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak,given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others,the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement,from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are Itam A_G f 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES C� MARCH 25, 2015 Page 5 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." 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$2,533 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. • Item A-5 Presentation on the World Games Host Town Activities By: Francie Palmer • Item B-1 STAFF REPORT - PLANNRNG DEPARTMENT • RANCHO �,;UCAMONGA DATE: April 8, 2015 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Candyce Burnett, Planning Director BY: Mike Smith, Associate Planner SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2014- 00877 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to amend the General Plan to provide a floor area ratio (FAR) for hotels and motels (only) in order to allow more flexibility in the size of these types of uses/developments located within the City. Related files: Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 and Development Review DRC2014-00232. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2014-00879 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to amend the Development Code to provide a floor area ratio (FAR) for hotels and motels (only) in order in order to allow more flexibility in the size of these types of uses/developments located within the City. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Review DRC2014-00232. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232 — WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. - A proposal to construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet with 105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres) in the Industrial Park (IP) District, Industrial Commercial Overlay District (ICOD) located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street; APN: 0229-341- 11. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission take the following actions: • Recommend that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project; • Adopt the attached Resolution recommending that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-0087; • Adopt the Resolution approving Development Review DRC2014-00232 contingent upon City Council adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts and the approval of the General Plan Amendment and Development Code Amendment. Item C—E1 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879, AND DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 Page 2 PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North - Offices for California Highway Patrol (CHP); Industrial Park (IP) District South - Hotel; Industrial Park (IP) District East - Industrial Office Building and Hotel; Industrial Park (IP) District West - Hotel; Industrial Park (IP) District B. General Plan Designations: Project Site— Industrial Park North - Industrial Park South - Industrial Park East - Industrial Park West - Industrial Park - C. Site Characteristics: The project site is a parcel with an approximate area of 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres) located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street (Exhibit B). The parcel is 289 feet (east-west) by 308 feet (north-south). The parcel is vacant and is dominated by short grasses/shrubs. The project site is bound on the north by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) station. To the south and west are hotels (Towne Place Suites by Marriot and Holiday Inn Express). To the east, on the opposite side of Pittsburgh Avenue, is an industrial office building and another hotel (Homewood Suites by Hilton). The zoning of the property and all properties surrounding it is Industrial Park (IP) District. The property and the properties to the east, west, and south are also within the Industrial Commercial Overlay District ([COD). The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the north and south sides of about 1,050 feet and 1,046 feet, respectively. ANALYSIS: A. General: The applicant proposes to construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and 105 rooms. The hotel will operate as. a Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot. The entrance and main lobby area will be located at the east side of the building. There will be two points of access — one via an existing driveway that is shared with the property to the north and another driveway that will be constructed at the southeast corner of the property. The parking field will be located on the east and west sides of the project site. Landscape coverage is 16.6 percent; the minimum requirement is 15 percent for this Development District. Consistent with other hotels, there will be a recreational area including a pool. at the west side of the building. Although there is a wall along the north property line, no new walls are proposed along the south or west property lines. The architecture will be relatively unique for this location and the City overall. Unlike the surrounding hotels that were approved and constructed within the last 10 years that have elements incorporated into their design that were derived from traditional architectural themes, the architecture of the proposed hotel will be more contemporary. The footprint of the hotel has significant horizontal movement'which causes the planes of the exterior walls to be significantly articulated. As a result, the hotel will appear as a series of multiple 'blocks' (as opposed to a single block) that reduces the visual mass of the building. Reinforcing this impression will be a mix of finishes including stucco, stackstone veneer, and cement board siding, and a mix of Item C—E2 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879, AND DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 • Page 3 . colors. Glazing will be the principal element at the main entrance. Although the roofline is flat, vertical articulation will be incorporated by undulating the parapet. At the main entrance there will be a curved, metal canopy that, in addition to establishing the location of the entrance, will provide weather protection and shade. The canopy will be supported by a single, over-sized pillar finished with a stackstone veneer. At the top of the parapet at the same general location at the main entrance there will be another metal (decorative) canopy. Each block will have prominent score lines accented with a contrasting color. Distinguishing details include the alternating color scheme at the blocks located at the northeast and southwest corners of the building and the dark gray stucco finish at the horizontal midpoint of the hotel's east and west elevations and along the first floor. B. Floor Area Analysis: The proposed hotel has a floor area of 60,989 square feet. As the area of the project site is about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres), the building will have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 67 percent (60,989/91,000 = 0.67). As the FAR of the proposed hotel exceeds the maximum FAR of 0.60 (60 percent) that is permitted in the Industrial Park (IP) District per Figure LU-2 of the General Plan and Table 17.36.040-1 of the Development Code, applications to amend both the General Plan and Development Code (Related files: DRC2014-00877 and DRC2014-00879, respectively, and discussed further below) are being presented to the Commission in order to establish a higher maximum FAR that will be specific to hotels and motels. C. Parking Calculations: Per Table 17.64.050-1 of the Development Code, the parking requirement for hotels is one parking stall per unit/room and two parking stalls for the manager/employees. • The required parking for the proposed hotel is 107 parking stalls; 108 parking stalls will be provided. D. Technical Review Committee: The proposed project was reviewed by the Technical Review Committee on November 18, 2014. The Committee accepted the proposal and recommended approval. The Committee's conditions have been incorporated into the Resolution of Approval. E. Design Review Committee: The proposed project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee (Fletcher, Oaxaca, and Granger) on November 18, 2014 (Exhibit H). The Committee generally accepted the proposal. However, the Committee deferred making a recommendation to a follow-up Design Review Committee-meeting as they wanted the applicant to slightly revise the paint scheme, and provide for closer examination a sample of one of the materials (a dark gray tile) that was proposed to be applied to the exterior of the building. The applicant presented the revised color scheme and provided the sample as requested at the Design Review Committee (Fletcher, Oaxaca, and Granger) meeting on December 16, 2014 (Exhibit 1). The Committee accepted the revision and deemed the tile acceptable and recommend approval. The Committee's conditions have been incorporated into the Resolution of Approval. F. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877/Development Code Amendment DRC2014 00879: As noted previously, the FAR of the proposed hotel exceeds the maximum FAR of 0.60 (60 percent) that is permitted in the Industrial Park (IP) District per Figure LU-2 and page LU-17 of the General Plan, and Table 17.36.040-1 of the Development Code. Floor area ratio (FAR) is defined in Section 17.126.020.• of the Development Code and illustrated in Figure 17.126.020-6 of the Development Code as the ratio between gross floor area of the primary structure(s) on a site and gross site area [and] includes all floors [that could be occupied] of a building, making it a three-dimensional unit of measure (Exhibit J). The FAR is determined by dividing the combined floor area of the building by the gross area of the parcel. Item C—E3 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879, AND DRC2014-00232-WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 Page 4 Within the Industrial Districts, the floor area ratio functions as the principal means to prevent a project site from being "over-built" and result in excessive building size and/or incompatibility with adjacent structures, land uses, and associated improvements. Manufacturing and logistics uses generally require a simple, single-story floor plan with a building footprint that is basically a rectangle in order to operate efficiently. These requirements preclude design solutions such as articulated wall planes and architectural embellishments that could normally be used to reduce the apparent visual bulk of a building. However, as the operational characteristics of hotels and motels is significantly different, there is greater flexibility that can be applied to the architecture. Furthermore, a hotel is usually comprised of multiple stories. Therefore, a project site improved with a hotel would not appear as "over-built' as it would with an industrial building that has a similar floor area. Per Table 17.30.030-1 of the Development Code, hotels and motels are permitted (or conditionally permitted) in six (6) development districts in the City: Mixed Use (MU), Office Professional (OP), General Commercial (GC), Regional Related Commercial (RRC), Commercial Office (CO), and Industrial Park (IP). The FAR varies among these development districts as shown below: Development District Maximum Floor Area Ratio Mixed Use (MU) no maximum Office Professional (OP) 40% - 100% General Commercial (GC) 25% - 35% Regional Related Commercial (RRC) no maximum Commercial Office (CO) (see note 2) Industrial Park(IP)' 40% -60% 1: Per Table LU-17 of the General Plan,within the Haven Avenue Overlay District the maximum FAR is 1.0 2: The Commercial Office CO District FAR is not defined in the Development Code The majority of the hotels and motels in the City are in the Industrial Park (IP) District. In order to ensure that opportunities for the development of hotels and motels are maximized in the Industrial Park (IP) District, and make the floor area ratio requirements that apply to hotel and motel uses consistent with some of the other Development Districts, it is proposed that the General Plan and Development Code be amended so that hotels and motels will be subject to a maximum floor area ratio of 1.0 (100 percent) within the Industrial Park (IP) District. The section of the General Plan that will be amended is page LU-17 and will read as shown in Exhibit M. The section of the Code that will be amended is Table 17.36.040-1 and will read as shown in Exhibit O. These amendments will apply to hotels and motels only, and only within the Industrial Park (IP) District (Exhibit P). They will not change any of the technical standards (building setbacks, building height, parking requirements, landscape coverage, etc.), design standards (architecture, site design, etc.), allowable land uses, and/or performance standards (noise, odors, hazardous materials, etc.) that currently apply within the subject District. The performance standards that apply to the Industrial Park (IP) District are the most restrictive.of the performance standards that apply to the Industrial Districts. Although these amendments are associated with a site-specific project, the adoption of these amendments does not preclude the review by the City of any future hotel or motel located on - --Item C-E4- . PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879, AND DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 • Page 5 other parcels within the Industrial Park (IP) District, and the analysis of the environmental impacts as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). When the applications for future projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) caused by future projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. G. Environmental Assessment: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures related to, air quality (including greenhouse gases) and hydrology/water quality, geology and soils, cultural resources and noise, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated .Negative Declaration. A Mitigation Monitoring Program has also been prepared to ensure implementation of, and compliance with, the mitigation measures for the project. The final determination of the environmental assessment for the project will be made by the City Council in conjunction with their review of the related General Plan Amendment and Development Code Amendment applications. CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a • 660-foot radius of the project site. No correspondence has been received in response to these notices. Respectfully s mitted, Candyce Burnett Planning Director CB:MS/Is Attachments: Exhibit A - Location Map Exhibit B - Aerial Photo Exhibit C - Site Plan Exhibit D - Floor Plans and Roof Plan Exhibit E - Building Elevations and Sections Exhibit F - Photometric Plan Exhibit G - Landscape Plan Exhibit H - Design Review Committee Action Comments (November 18, 2014) Exhibit I - Design Review Committee Action Comments (December 16, 2014) Exhibit J - Section 17.126.020 — Universal Definitions (excerpt) and Figure 17.126.020-6 Floor Area Ratio Exhibit K - Table 17.30.030-1 — Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements by • Base Zoning District (excerpt) Exhibit L - Page LU-17 of the General Plan Exhibit M - Page LU-17 of the General Plan with Amended Text Exhibit N - Table 17.36.040-1 of the Development Code Item C—E5 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879, AND DRC2014-00232-WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. 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Related file: General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879. Design Parameters: The project site is a parcel with an approximate area 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres). The parcel is approximately 289 feet(east-west) by approximately 308 feet(north to south). The parcel is vacant and is dominated by short grasses/shrubs. The project site is bound on the north by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) station. To south and west are hotels (Towne Place Suites by Marriot and Holiday Inn Express). To the east, on the opposite side of Pittsburgh Avenue, is an industrial office building and another hotel(Homewood Suites by Hilton). The zoning of the property and all properties surrounding it is Industrial Park(IP) District. The property and the properties to the east, west, and south are also within the Industrial Commercial Overlay District (ICOD). The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the north and south sides of approximately 1,050 feet and 1,046 feet, respectively. The applicant proposes to construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and 105 rooms. The hotel will operate as a Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot. The building will have a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 67 percent. As the FAR of the proposed hotel exceeds the maximum FAR of 60 percent that is permitted in the Industrial Park(IP) District per Figure LU-2 of the General • Plan and Table 17.36.040-1 of the Development Code,the applicant has submitted applications to amend both the General Plan and Development Code (Related files: DRC2014-00877 and DRC2014-00879, respectively) in order to establish a maximum FAR that will be higher than 50 percent and is specific to hotels and motels. The actual FAR that will apply to hotels and motels has not been established as the analysis is ongoing. The entrance and main lobby area will be located at the east side of the building. There will be two points of access — one via an existing driveway that is shared with the property to the north and another driveway that will be constructed at the southeast corner of the property. The parking field will be located on the east and west sides of the project site. The required parking for hotel uses is 107 parking stalls; 108 parking stalls will be provided. 'The distribution of landscaping will be generally 'equal' throughout the project site. Generous ground cover and trees will be provided along the street frontage at Pittsburgh Avenue, in the area in front of the main entrance, and along all sides of the building. Additional landscaping will be provided along the north, east, and west property lines. Landscape coverage is 16.6 percent; the minimum requirement is 15 percent for this development district. Consistent with other hotels,there will be a recreational area including a pool at the west side of the building. Although there is a wall-along the north property line, no new walls are proposed along the south or west property lines. The basic footprint of the hotel will be approximately 15,000 square feet in area. The hotels to the south and west have footprints of approximately 18,000 square feet in area while the hotel to the east has a footprint of approximately 25,000 square feet in area. As noted previously,the proposed hotel will have four(4)floors. The hotel to the west has three(3)floors while the hotels to the south and east have four (4) floors. Thus, the size and massing of the proposed hotel will be similar to that of the existing hotels. • The architecture will be relatively unique for this location and the City overall. Unlike the surrounding hotels that were approved and constructed within the last 10 years that have elements incorporated into their design that were derived from classic architectural themes, the architecture of the EXHIBIT H Item C--E17.. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTION AGENDA DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. November 18, 2014 . Page 2 proposed hotel will be more contemporary. As part of an ongoing process of providing high quality design that is interesting,and in order to be current with evolving market requirements and aesthetic tastes,within the last few years the City has approved different commercial and institutional projects that incorporate architectural themes that depart from the dominant themes (inspired by Spanish, Italian, and Craftsman architecture) of existing development in the City. Similarly, it has become common practice to allow tenants/occupants of a building to have signature architecture that reflects their'brand'. The architecture of the proposed hotel is consistent with these goals. The footprint of the hotel has significant horizontal movement and, as a result, the planes of the exterior walls are significantly articulated. This gives the impression that the hotel is constructed of multiple"blocks"in contrast to a single block and reduces the horizontal and vertical visual mass of the building. Reinforcing this impression will be various finishes including stucco, stackstone veneer, cement board siding. Furthermore, the colors-beige, white, and dark gray-will be varied for each block. Glazing will be the principal element at the main entrance. Although the roofline is flat, vertical articulation will be incorporated by undulating the parapet. At the main entrance there will be a curved, metal canopy that, in addition to establishing the location of the entrance, will provide weather protection and shade. The canopy will be supported by a single, over-sized pillar finished with a stackstone veneer. At the top of the parapet at the same general location as the main entrance there will be another metal (decorative) canopy. Each block will have prominent score lines accented with a contrasting color. Distinguishing details include the alternating color scheme at the blocks located at the northeast and southwest corners of the building and the dark gray stucco finish at the horizontal midpoint of the hotel's east and west elevations and along the first floor. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. 1. Staff supports the contemporary design. There are no Major Issues. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the followingsecondary design issues. 1. There are no Secondary Issues. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. 1. All Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department Connections (FDC) required and/or proposed shall be installed at locations that are not within direct view or line-of-sight of the main entrance. The specific locations of each DDC and FDC shall require the review and approval of the Planning'Department and Fire Construction Services/Fire Department. All Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department Connections (FDC) screened behind a 4-foot high block wall. These walls shall be constructed of decorative masonry block such as slumpstone or stackstone to match the building. 2. All ground-mounted equipment, including utility boxes, transformers, and back-flow devices, shall be surrounded by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on- center. All ground-mounted equipment shall be painted dark green except as directed otherwise by the Fire Department. Item C—E18 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTION AGENDA DRC2014-00232-WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. November 18, 2014 • Page 3 3. Downspouts shall not be visible from the exterior on any elevations of the building. All downspouts shall be routed through the interior of the building walls. 4. All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or similarly dark color. 5. All walls, including retaining walls, exposed to public view shall be constructed of decorative masonry blocks, i.e. slump stone, split-face, or have a decorative finish such as stucco. 6. Decorative paving shall be provided at each vehicle entrance to the site, behind the public right- of-way. These decoratively paved areas shall extend from the front property line to the setback line and have a width equal to that of the driveway. 7. All doors (roll-up, dock doors, emergency access) shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent wall or glass panel. 8. Consistent with the other hotels in the vicinity, the trash enclosure shall be constructed according to the design standard that applies to commercial projects which requires, at a minimum, a roll-up door and an overhead structure, and a decorative finish such as stucco or decorative veneer such as stackstone to match the building. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission and forward it to the Planning Commission for review and action. Staff • notes to the Committee that the project will be forwarded to the Planning Commission with the General Plan and Development Code Amendments. Design Review Committee Action: The Committee reviewed the proposed project and generally accepted the proposal as submitted. However, they had two (2) items that needed to be addressed before they would make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. The first item that the Committee wanted addressed was the proposed color (white) of the stucco-finished wall plane around and above the main entrance of the hotel(on the east elevation). They requested that the applicant change the color of this wall plane to a shade of gray. The second item was the porcelain tile proposed at the wall plane immediately adjacent and to the north of the wall plane at the main entrance. The size,texture, and general appearance of the.tile was not clear based on the plans that were submitted. The Committee requested a physical sample of this tile. The applicant was directed to provide a set of color elevations/renderings showing the revised stucco color and to provide a sample of the tile for review by the Committee at the next available Design Review Committee meeting. Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger Staff Planner: Mike Smith • Item C-E19 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS • 7:00 p.m. Mike Smith December 16, 2014 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232 — WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. -A proposal to construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet with 105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres) in the Industrial Park (IP) District, Industrial Commercial Overlay District (ICOD) located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street - APN: 0229-341-11. Related file: General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879. Background: The proposed project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee on November 18, 2014(Attachment A). The Committee generally accepted the proposal as submitted but had two (2) items that needed to be addressed before they would make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. The first item that the Committee wanted addressed was the proposed color (white) of the stucco-finished wall plane around and above the main entrance of the hotel(on the east elevation). They requested that the applicant change the color of this wall plane to a shade of gray. The second item was the porcelain the proposed at the wall plane immediately adjacent, and to the north, of the wall plane at the main entrance. The size, texture, and general appearance of the the was not clear based on the plans that were submitted. The Committee requested a physical sample of this tile. The applicant was directed to provide a set of color elevations/renderings showing the revised stucco color and to provide a sample of the the for review by the Committee at the next available • Design Review Committee meeting. The applicant revised the color as requested (see attached 11-inch by 17-inch color elevations/renderings—Attachment B). Staff notes to the Committee that the applicant also revised the color of the corresponding wall plane on the west elevation of the building. The sample of the tile will be provided by the applicant at the meeting. Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion. Major Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project. None. Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues. None. Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be incorporated into the project design without discussion. The policy issues discussed in the previous Design Review Committee report and at the Committee meeting held on November 18, 2015, shall apply. EXHIBIT I Item C—E20 DRC ACTION AGENDA DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. December 16, 2014 Page 2 Staff Recommendation: Following the Committee's review of the requested color revision and sample tile, staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission and forward it to the Planning Commission for.review and action. Staff notes to the Committee that the project will be forwarded to the Planning Commission with the General Plan and Development Code Amendments. Design Review Committee Action: The Committee reviewed the revised color of the wall plane around and above the main entrance of the hotel. They also reviewed the sample tile provided by the applicant. They accepted the revision and tile sample as submitted. The Committee recommends that the Planning Commission approve the project. Members Present: Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger Staff Planner: Mike Smith - Item C—E21 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article VIII,Chapter 17.126 • Floor Area, Gross. The sum of the gross horizontal areas of average floors of a building measured from the exterior face of exterior walls or from the centerline of a wall separating two buildings, but not including interior parking space, loading space for motor vehicles, or any space where the floor-to-ceiling height is less than six feet(6). Floor Area Ratio. The ratio between gross floor area of the primary structure(s) on a site and gross site area. It includes all occupiable floors of a building, making it a three-dimensional unit of measure. For example, a multi-story building with a total floor area of one hundred thousand (100,000)square feet on a fifty thousand(50,000)square foot lot will have a floor area ratio(FAR) of 2.0. The following are examples of how a building with a total floor area of 100,000 square feet can be configured on a 50,000 square foot lot to achieve a FAR of 2.0. See Figure 17.126.020-6 (Floor Area Ratio). 17.126.020-6 FLOOR AREA RATIO •Z ' r�w. '.4 1000,6 Lot Coverage: 50%Lot Coverage: 25%Lot Coverage: 0 50,000 sf Floor Plate o 25,000 sf Floor Plate o 12,500 sf Floor Plate late 2 Stories • 4 Stories e 8 Stories lwoaw Frontage. The side of a lot abutting a street, the front lot line, except the side of a corner lot. Front Lot Line. See Lot Line, Front. Front Wall. See Wall, Front. Garbage. Animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, storage, sale, preparation, cooking, and serving of foods. General Plan. The General Plan of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, including all maps, reports,. and related plan elements adopted by the City Council. Glare. The effect produced by brightness sufficient to cause annoyance, discomfort, or loss in visual performance and visibility. Grade. C The lowest horizontal elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving, or sidewalk at a point where height is to be measured. C The degree of rise or descent of a sloping surface. EXHIBIT J 17.126-7 Item C—E22 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article III, Chapter 17.30 • Land Use/Zoning _ _ d V v V v O a — _ — N v v District > 2 O z 0 0 v) � v — C7 � = O = a. M Bail Bonds N N N N N N N N N N N N N1 N N N N C NJ NJ N N Banks and Financial N N N N N N C C C P P P P P P P N N N N N N Services Bar/Nightclub N N N N N I N I C C N C C C C C N C N N N N N N Bed and Breakfast C C C N N N N N N N C C N N N N N N N N N N Inn Building Materials N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N C P P N N N N Store and Yard Business Support Services N N N N N N P P P P P P P P P P N N N N N N Call Center N N NJ N N I N N N N N N N N N C C N N N N N N Card Room N N N I N N N N N N I N I N N N N N N N N N N N N Check Cashing N N N N N N P N P P N N N N P N N N N N N N Business(7) Child Day Care N N N N N N CC C C C N C C C C N N N N N N Facility/Center Consignment Store N N N N N N C I N C C N C N N I N N N N N N N N • Convenience Store N N N N N N P I N P P N C N N C C N N N N N N Crematory Services c>> NNININNNNNNNNNNN NCNNNNNN Drive-In and Drive- Through Sales and N N NJ N N N C C C C C N C C C C N N N N N N Service(8) Equipment Sales and Rental N N N N N N N N N C N N N N N C P P N N N N Feed and Tack Store N N N N N N N N P P N N N N N N N N N N N N Furniture, Furnishing, N N N N N N P N P P P P P N N N N N N N N N and Appliance Store Garden Center/Plant Nursery N I N N N N N P N P P P N P N N P N P P N P P Grocery Store/ N N N N N N P N P P P N P N N N N 11 N N N N N Supermarket Gun Sales N N N N N N N N N C I N N N N N N N N N N N N Hookah Shop N N N N N NIC N N C N N N N N N N N N N N N Home Improvement N N N N N N P N P P P N P N C P N N N N N N Hotel and Motel N N N N N N P C N P N N C C P N N NT-T N N N N nteme a Kennel, Commercial N N N N N N +NN N JC C N C N C C N N N N N N • EXHIBIT K 1730-7 Item C—E23 1. Victoria Gardens/Victoria Arbors 8. Industrial Area Specific Plan(Sub- Area 18) 2. Town Center(Foothill Boulevard and Haven Avenue) 9. Foothill Boulevard and Deer Creek Channel 3. Terra Vista 10. Haven Avenue and Church Street 4. Foothill Boulevard between Hermosa Site Avenue and Center Avenue 11. Western Gateway(Bear Gulch 5. Foothill Boulevard between Archibald Area) Avenue and Hellman Avenue 12, Foothill Boulevard and Cucamonga 6. Foothill Boulevard at Helms Avenue Channel Site and Hampshire Street 13. Historic Alta Loma(Amethyst Site) 7. Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Avenue Industrial Designations Industrial areas in Rancho Cucamonga benefit from their strategic location near the I- 15 and 1-10 freeways, the Metrolink station, and railway lines. A variety of light industrial, business park, office, manufacturing, heavy industrial, and similar business and industrial uses have been established, providing diverse employment opportunities for residents throughout the Inland Empire. Three Industrial designations are established that continue to provide many industrial development opportunities. Industrial Park(Probable FAR of 0.40 and Maximum FAR of 0.60) The Industrial Park designation accommodates master-planned concentrations of light industrial, research and development businesses, green technology, and general and medical office uses. The designation also allows for limited convenience goods _ and services for employees and visitors. Industrial Park uses are typically labor intensive, meaning that the number of employees per acre is higher than uses involving mostly manufacturing or warehousing. The Industrial Park designation applies to major v Y traffic corridors in the City, including 4 Street, Haven Avenue, Arrow Highway, and Foothill Boulevard, near the largest concentrations of civic and commercial activity. Industrial Park General Industrial (Probable FAR of 0.50 and Maximum FAR of 0.60) The General Industrial designation permits a wide range of industrial activities that include manufacturing, assembling, fabrication, wholesale supply, heavy commercial, green technology, and office uses. Where adjacent to residential uses, properties designated General Industrial should be designed for office uses, or site planning should incorporate buffering techniques to minimize noise and traffic impacts associated with the industrial activity. Heavy Industrial(Probable FAR of 0.40 and Maximum FAR of 0.50) The Heavy Industrial designation permits heavy manufacturing, compounding, processing or fabrication, warehousing, storage, freight handling, and truck services and terminals, as well as supportive service commercial uses. Heavy Industrial areas nity Design,and Historic Resources EXHIBITL JNGA GENERAL PLAN LU-17 Item C-E24 1. Victoria Gardens/Victoria Arbors 8. Industrial Area Specific Plan (Sub- Area 18) 2. Town Center(Foothill Boulevard and Haven Avenue) 9. Foothill Boulevard and Deer Creek Channel 3. Terra Vista 10. Haven Avenue and Church Street 4. Foothill Boulevard between Hermosa Site Avenue and Center Avenue 11. Western Gateway(Bear Gulch 5. Foothill Boulevard between Archibald Area) Avenue and Hellman Avenue 12. Foothill Boulevard and Cucamonga 6. Foothill Boulevard at Helms Avenue Channel Site and Hampshire Street 13. Historic Alta Loma(Amethyst Site) 7. Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Avenue Industrial Designations Industrial areas in Rancho Cucamonga benefit from their strategic location near the I- Revise to read as follows: 15 and 1-10 freeways, the Metrolink station, and railway lines. A variety of light (Probable FAR of 0.40 industrial, business park, office, manufacturing, heavy industrial, and similar business and Maximum FAR of 0.60, and industrial uses have been established, providing diverse empl opportunities for residents throughout the Inland Empire. T ndustrial except Hotels/Motels - designations are established that continue to provide ma strial development maximum FAR of 1.0)" opportunities. Industrial Park(PFebabi FAR.ef 111,10 FAR AM"Q� The Industrial Park designation accommodates master-planned + concentrations of light industrial, research and development businesses, green technology, and general and medical office uses. The designation also allows for limited convenience goods _ and services for employees and visitors. Industrial Park uses are typically labor intensive, meaning that the number of employees `u per acre is higher than uses involving mostly manufacturing or warehousing. The Industrial Park desination applies to major traffic corridors in the City, including 42 Street, Haven Avenue, Arrow Highway, and Foothill Boulevard, near the largest concentrations of civic and commercial activity. Industrial Park General Industrial (Probable FAR of 0.50 and Maximum FAR of 0.60) The General Industrial designation permits a wide range of industrial activities that include manufacturing, assembling, fabrication, wholesale supply, heavy commercial, green technology, and office uses. Where adjacent to residential uses, properties designated General Industrial should be designed for office uses, or site planning should incorporate buffering techniques to minimize noise and traffic impacts associated with the industrial activity. Heavy Industrial (Probable FAR of 0.40 and Maximum FAR of 0.50) The Heavy Industrial designation permits heavy manufacturing, compounding, processing or fabrication, warehousing, storage, freight handling, and truck services and terminals, as well as supportive service commercial uses. Heavy Industrial areas nity Design,and Historic Resources EXHIBIT M , NGA GENERAL PLAN LU-17 Item C—E25 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article III,Chapter 17.36 C. Industrial Site Development Standards. General site development standards for Industrial Zoning Districts are listed in Table 17.36.040-1 (Development Standards for Industrial Zoning Districts). These development standards supplement the development standards in Article IV (Site Development Provisions) that apply to all zoning districts (e.g., parking, signs, landscaping, lighting). TABLE 17.36.040-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Development Standard/Zoning,District IP GI MIMI Hl Lot Area(minimum)(') 0.5 ac 0.5 ac 2 a�or 5 ac Lot Width (minirrum)(3) 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft Setback(minimum distance between structure and property line in feet)(4) Front Yard See Table 17.36.040-2 Side Yard 5ft(5) 5ft(5) 1 5 ft(5) 5 ft(5) Street Side Yard(and rear yard abutting street) See Table 17.36.040-2 Rear Yard O ft(5) O ft(5) O ft(5) O ft(5) Distance Between Buildings Primary Buildings Must meet current Building Code requirements Accessory Buildings Building Height(maximum in feet) Primary Buildings 35 ft at the front setback(5). Maximum height is 75 feet(7). Acs 8t 1 2 Floor Area Ratio(maximum ratio of building to lot square footage) Floor Area Ratio 1 40-60% 1 50-60% n/a 40-50% e KWq'uiRFAffi WHRumr a open spare per parcei o Open Space/Landscape Area 15% 10% 1 6%)/ 10%(2)/5% Other Performance Standards(see Chapter 17.66) A B C/B(2) C Table Notes: (1) Condominium Lots.Condominium lots and lots within an approved Master Planned Development are exempt from required minimum parcel size and dimension requirements. (2) The following applies within 1,000 feet of Arrow Route:minimum 2-acre lot area; 10516 minimum landscape area;and the "B"level Performance Standards(Chapter 17.66). (3) Setbacks shall be the minim um required under the City's currently adopted Building Code. (4) Setback shall be increased to 45 feet when abutting a residential property line. (5) See Table 17.36.040-2 for parcels abutting special boulevards as indicated in Figure 17.36.040-1 (Special Streetscape Requirements). (6) Buildings exceeding 35 feet high shall be set back an additional 1 ft.from the front setback for each 1 ft.of height up to a maximum setback of 70 feet. (7) Heights over 75 feet may be permitted with a Conditional Use Permit. D. Other Miscellaneous Industrial Development Standards. EXHIBIT N 17.36-19 Item C-E26 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article III, Chapter 17.36 C. Industrial Site Development Standards. General site development standards for Industrial Zoning Districts are listed in Table 17.36.040-1 (Development Standards for Industrial Zoning Districts). These development standards supplement the development standards in Article IV (Site Development Provisions) that apply to all zoning districts (e.g., parking, signs, landscaping, lighting). TABLE 17.36.040-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Development Standard/Zoning District IP I --G-1-- MI/HI H6 Lot Area(minimum)(') 0.5 ac 0.5 ac 2 a�or 5 ac Lot Width(minimum)(3) 100 ft 100 ft 1 100 ft 100 ft Setback(minimum distance between structure and property line in feet)(4) Front Yard See Table 17.36.040-2 Side Yard 5ft(5) 5 ft(5) 5 ft(5) 5ft(5) Street Side Yard(and rear yard abutting street) See Table 17.36.040-2 Rear Yard O ft(5) O ft(5) O ft(5) O ft(5) Distance Between Buildings Primary Buildings Must meet current Building Code requirements Accessory Buildings Building Height(maximum in feet) Primary Buildings 35 ft at the front setback(a). Maximum height is Add "(8)" 75 feet(7). Accessory Buildings 14 ft 18 ft 18 f 24 ft Floor Area Ratio(maximum ratio of building to lot square footage Floor Area Ratio 40-600/. O% I n/a 40-50% Open Space Requirement(minimum percentage of open space per parcel or project) Open Space/Landscape Area 15% 10% 10%(2)/ 10%(2)/5% Other Performance Standards(see Chapter 17.66) A B C/B(2) C Table Notes: (1) Condominium Lots.Condominium lots and lots within an approved Master Planned Development are exempt from required minimum parcel size and dimension requirements. (2) The following applies within 1,000 feet of Amow Route:minimum 2-acre lot area; 10•/minimum landscape area;and the "B"level Performance Standards(Chapter 17.66). (3) Setbacks shall be the minim um required under the City's currently adopted Building Code. (4) Setback shall be increased to 45 feet when abutting a residential property line. (5) See Table 17.36.040-2 for parcels abutting special boulevards as indicated in Figure 17.36.040-1 (Special Streetscape Requirements). (6) Buildings exceeding 35 feet high shall be set back an additional 1 ft.from the front setback for each 1 R.of height up to a maximum setback of 70 feet. (7) Heights over 75 feet may be permitted with a Conditional Use Permit. Add Table Note #8 here (see below) D. Other Miscellaneous Industrial Development Standards. (8) For Hotels and Motels, the maximum floor area ratio is 1.0 (100 percent) EXHIBIT O 17.36.19 Item C-E27 Ill Parcels within the Industrial Park (IP) District X Z Foothill Blvd Arrow Route �l 9th Street Jersey Blvd u � _ L O 8th Street p i � n m � t° \ l- 6th Street A ��� e r _ t I 4th Street Legend > i "> „ a, Parcels within the Industrial Park(IP)District 'o Oliaven Avenue Overlay District h Y Centerline(Major Streets) U _ a z City of Rancho Cucamonga MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION The following Mitigated Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code. Project File No.: DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879, and DRC2014-00232 Public Review Period Closes: April 8, 2015 Project Name: Project Applicant: Peter Bhakta Project Location (also see attached map): Located within the Industrial Park (IP) District, Industrial Commercial Overlay District (ICOD) on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street - APN: 0229-341-11. Project Description: A proposal to amend the General Plan and Development Code to allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR)of 1.0 within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City, and a review of a proposal to construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and 105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres). FINDING This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga,acting as the lead agency,has conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is proposing this Mitigated Negative Declaration based upon the following finding: The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but: (1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and (2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project, as revised, may have a significant effect on the environment. If adopted,the Mitigated Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Reportwill not be required. The factual and analytical basis for this finding is included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847. NOTICE The public is invited to comment on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration during the review period. EXHIBIT Q Adopted By Item C-E29 ,u 270-_, --- -- ---- -- I r--- �1250 Id Z :h NCH ............... j A 0 s` 0YI 41 4 L�NE V13, BM,1208 ...... It Par it go A� IS —,170- It -1170 % M '15, ............. Tit ME FE ,*,EKA N F .pw. -4 PROJECT SITE Rochester ae"0i"i i4 A Well I kj� 14 It f Well -----------40144ii =Well ii Z; N1 it 16 Well-, 1050 ,3wE— R.ARCDe'HO RDINO It cucA AV CORP it- 'L ONG BOUNDARY_ aReser,ior,' 7 -w' T' z 7� .23 % Water Gilasti N.A 990, 01, T Well9 1975 '60 IItemC—E30 =; rant roan:; ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (Part I - Initial Study) RANCHO (Please type or print olearty using ink. Use the tab key to move from one line to the next line.) CUCAMONGA Planning Department (909)477-2750 The purpose of this form is to inform the City of the basic components of the proposed project so that the City may review the project pursuant to City Policies,Ordinances,and Guidelines; the California Environmental Quality Act; and' the City's Rules and Procedures to Implement CEQA. It is important that the information requested in this application be provided in full. Upon review of the completed Initial Study Part I and the development application, additional information such as, but not limited to,traffic,noise, biological,drainage,and geological reports may be required. The project application will not be deemed complete unless the identified special studies/reports are submitted for review and accepted as complete and adequate. The project application will not be scheduled for Committees' review unless all required reports are submitted and deemed complete for staff to prepare the Initial Study Part II as required by CEQA. In addition to the filing fee, the applicant will be responsible to pay or reimburse the City, its agents, officers, and/or consultants for all costs for the preparation, review, analysis, recommendations, mitigations, etc., of any special studies or reports. • GENEPA L INFORMATION: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submittal, City staff will not be available to perform work required to provide missing information. Application Number for the project to which this form pertains: . • 00877 4 WU(q • WM Project Title. FAIRFIELD INN &SUITES Name&Address of project owner(s): WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY INC 16912 GRIDLEY PLACE, CERRITOS CA 90703 Name&Address of developer or project sponsor. SAME AS ABOVE • Updated 4/11/2013 Page 1 of 10 Item C—E31 f.J Contact Person&Address: PETER BHAKTA WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY INC 16912 GRIDLEY PLACE, CERRITOS CA 90703 Name&Address of person preparing this than(if different from above): SAME AS ABOVE Telephone Number. 562 412 1307 PROJECT • Information indicated by an asterisk(')is not required of non-construction CUP's unless otherwise requested by staff. •1) Provide a full scale(8-1/2 x 11)copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s)which includes the project site, and indicate the site boundaries.. 2) Provide a set of color photographs that show representative views into the site from the north, south, east, and west,' views into and from the site from the primary access points that serve the site,and representative views of significant features him the site. Include a map showing location of each photograph. 3) Project location(describe): ON PITTSBURG BETWEEN MARVISTA AND 4TH ST 4) Assessor's Parcel Numbers(attach additional sheet if necessary): 0229-341-11-0000 '5) Gross Site Area(easq.ft.): 2.07 ACRES ' ' '6) Net Site Area(total site size minus area of public streets&proposed 2,07 ACRES dedications): 7) Describe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect the project site (attach additional sheet if necessary): NONE Updated 4/11/2013 Page 2 of 10 Item C—E32 .,,". r= 8) Include a description of all permits which will be necessary from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other govemmental • agencies in ober to fully implement the project BUILDING AND SAFETY ELECTRICAL PLUMBING FIRE GRADING STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD 9) Describe the physical setting of the site as it exists before the project including information on topography,soil stability, plants and animals, mature trees, trails and roads, drainage courses, and scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on site(including age and condition)and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of significant features described. In addition, cite all sources of information(i.e.,geological and/or hydrologic studies,biotic and archeological surveys, traffic studies): CURRENTLY THE OT IS FLAT WITH NO VEGETATION Updated 4/11/2013 Page 3 of 10 Item C-E33 10) Describe the known cultural and/orhistorical aspects of the site. Cite all sources of information(books,published reports and oral history): NONE 11) Describe any noise sources and their levels that now,affect the site(aircraft,roadway noise,etc.)and how they will affect proposed uses. NONE 12) Describe the proposed project in detail. This should provide an adequate description of the site in terms of ultimate use that will result from the proposed project Indicate if there are proposed phases for development, the extent of development to occur with each phase,and the anticipated completion of each increment. Attach additional sheet(s)if necessary. HOTEL WITH SUITES DEVELOPED WITHIN 12 TO 18MONTHS 13) Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural,historical, or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use(residential,commercial,etc.),intensity of land use(one-family,apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.)and scale of development(height frontage,setback,rear yard, etc.): NONE Updated 4/11/2013 Page 4 of 10 Item C.—E34 14) Will the proposed project change the pattern, scale, or character of the surrounding general area of the project? NO • 15) Indicate the type of short-term and long-term noise to be generated,including source and amount. How will these noise levels affect adjacent properties and on-site uses? What methods of soundproofing are proposed? NONE *16) Indicate proposed removals and/or replacements of mature or scenic trees: NONE 17) Indicate any bodies of water(including domestic water supplies)into which the site drains: NONE 18) Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further clarification,please contact the Cucamonga Valley Water District at(909)987-2591. a. Residential(gaYday) Peak use(gal/Day) b. CommemiaUlnd. (gayday/ac) Peak use(gaUmir✓ac) 19) Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. 0 Septic Tankx0 Sewer. If septic tanks are proposed, attach percolation tests. If discharge to a sanitary sewage system is proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation: (See AttachmentA for usage estimates). For further clarification,please contact the Cucamonga Valley Water District at(909)987-2591. a. Residential(gaYday) ['gyp b. CommerciaUlndustnal(gal/day/ac) Updated 4/11/2013 Page 5 of 10 Item C-E35 RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS: 20) Number of residential units. Detached(indicate range of parcel sizes,minimum lot size and maximum lot.size: Attached(indicate whether units are rental or for sale units): 21) Anticipated range of sale prices.and/or rents: Sale Price(s) $ to $ Rent(per month) $ to $ 22) Specify number of bedrooms by unit type: 23) Indicate anticipated household size by unit type: 24) Indicate the expected number of schoolchildren who will be residing within the project Contact the appropriate School Districts as shown in Attachment 8: a. Elementary. b. Junior High: c. Senior High COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS 25) Describe type of use(s)and major function(s)of commercial, industrial or institutional uses. HOTEL TRANSIENT Updated 4/11/2013 Page 6 of 10 - Item C-E36 26) Total floor area of commercial,industrial, or institutional uses by type: 4 FLOORS WITH 56000 SQ FT • 27) Indicate hours of operation. 24 HR 28) Number of employees. Total:25 Maximum Shift- 3 Time of Maximum Shift- 8 HRS 29) Provide breakdown of anticipated job classifications,including wage and salary ranges,as well as an indication of the rate of hire for each classification(attach additional sheet if necessary): GUEST SERVICES ATTENDANT$12 PER HR HOUSEKEEPER $10 PER HR MANAGER $25 PER HR ASST MANAGER$17 PER HR OPERATIONS MANAGER $15 PER HR 30) Estimation of the number of workers to be hired that currently reside in the City..20 '31) For commercial and industrial uses only,indicate the source, type, and amount of air pollution emissions. (Data should be verified through the South Coast Air Quality Management District, at(818)572-6283): NONE ALL PROJECTS 32) Have the water,sewer,fire,and flood control agencies serving the project been contacted to determine their ability to provide adequate service to the proposed project? If so,please indicate their response. YES ALL UTILITIES PRESENT Updated 4/11/2013 Page 7 of 10 Item C—E37 33) In the known history of this property,has there been any use, storage, or discharge of hazardous and(or toxic materials? Examples of hazardous and(or toxic materials include,but are not limited to PCB's,radioactive substances;pesticides and herbicides;fuels,oils,solvents,and other flammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage of any of die above. Please list the materials and describe their use, storage, and/or discharge on the property, as well as the dates of use, if known. NONE SEE PHASE 1 REPORT' 34) Will the proposed project involve the temporary or long-term use,storage,or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials, including but not limited to those examples listed above? If yes provide an inventory of all such materials to be used and proposed method of disposal. The location of such uses, along with the storage and shipment areas,shall be shown and labeled on the application plans. NO 35) The applicant shail be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fee. The project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project AiI checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning CommissionlPlanning Director hearing: 1 hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for adequate evaluation of this project to the best of my ability,that the facts,statements,and information presented are true and correct tot he best of my knowledge and belief. I further understand that additional information maybe required to be submitted before an adequate evaluation can be made by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Date: 03/15/2014 Signature: Title: CFO Updated 4/11/2013 Page 8 of 10 - - Item C—E38 t.. ,&F ATTACHMENT "A" • CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ESTIMATED WATER USE AND SEWER FLOWS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT (Data Provided by Cucamonga Valley Water District February 2003) Water Usage Single-Family 705 gallons per EDU per day Multi-Family 256 gallons per EDU per day Neighborhood Commercial 1000 gal/day/unit (tenant) General Commercial 4082 gal/day/unit (tenant) Office Professional 973 gal/day/unit(tenant) Institutional/Government 6412 gal/day/unit (tenant) Industrial Park 1750 gal/day/unit(tenant) Large General Industrial 2020 gal/day/unit (tenant) Heavy Industrial (distribution) 1863 gat/day/unit (tenant) Sewer Flows Single-Family 270 gallons per EDU per day • Multi-Family 190 gallons per EDU per day General Commercial 1900 gal/day/acre Office Professional 1900 gal/day/acre Institutional/Government Industrial Park 3000 gal/day/acre Large General Industrial 2020 gal/day/acre Heavy Industrial (distribution) 1863 gal/day/acre Source: Cucamonga Valley Water District Engineering& Water Resources Departments, Urban Water Management Plan 2000 Updated 4/11/2013 Page 9 of 10 Item C—E39 ATTACHMENT B Contact the school district for your area for amount and payment of school fees: Elementary School Districts Alta Loma 9350 Base Line Road, Suite IF Rancho Cucamonga,CA 91730 (909)987-0766 Central 10601 Church Street,Suite 112 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)989-8541 Cucamonga 8776 Archibald Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)987-8942 Etiwanda 6061 East Avenue P.O..Box 248 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (909)899-2451 High School Chaffey High School 211 West 5th Street Ontario, CA 91762 (909)988-8511 Updated 4/11/2013 Page 10 of 10 Item C—E40 ATTACHMENT "No CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA • ESTIMATED WATER USE AND SEWER FLOWS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT (Data Provided by Cucamonga Valley Water District February 2003) Water Usage Single-Family 705 gallons per EDU per day Multi-Family 256 gallons per EDU per day Neighborhood Commercial 1000 gal/day/unit(tenant) General Commercial 4082 gal/day/unit(tenant) Office Professional 973 gal/day/unit(tenant) Institutional/Govemment 6412 gal/day/unit(tenant) Industrial Park 1750 gal/day/unit(tenant) Large General Industrial 2020 gal/day/unit (tenant) Heavy Industrial (distribution) 1863 gal/day/unit(tenant) Sewer Flows Single-Family 270 gallons per EDU per day • Multi-Family 190 gallons per EDU per day General Commercial 1900 gal/day/acre Office Professional 1900 gal/day/acre Institutional/Government Industrial Park 3000 gal/day/acre, Large General Industrial 2020 gal/day/acre Heavy Industrial (distribution) 1863 gal/day/acre Source: Cucamonga Valley Water District Engineering& Water Resources Departments, Urban Water Management Plan 2000 I:IPLANNINGIFINALIFORMSI000NTER\Initial Study Partl.docPage 9 of 10 Rev.3/17/04 Item C-E41 ATTACHMENT B Contact the school district for your area for amount and payment of school fees: Elementary School Districts Alta Loma 9350 Base Line Road,Suite F. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)987-0766 Central 10601 Church Street,Suite 112 Rancho Cucamonga,CA 91730 (909)989-8541 Cucamonga 8776 Archibald Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)987-8942 Etiwanda 6061 East Avenue P.O. Box 248 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (909)899-2451 High School Chaffey High School 211 West 5th Street Ontario, CA 91762 (909)988-8511 1:1PLANNINGIFINALIFORMSICOUNTEk\lnital Study Partl.docPage 10 of 10 Rev.3/17/04 Item C—E42 City of Rancho Cucamonga • _ ' ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM INITIAL STUDY PART II BACKGROUND 1. Project File: General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877, Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 and Development Review DRC2014-00232 2. Related Files: n/a 3. Description of Project: A proposal to amend the General Plan and Development Code to allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0 within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City, and a review of a proposal to construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and 105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres) in the Industrial Park (IP) District, Industrial Commercial Overlay District (ICOD) located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street; APN: 0229-341-11. 4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Peter Bhakta Woodbridge Hospitality, Inc. 16912 Gridley Place Cerritos, California 90703 5. General Plan Designation: Industrial Park(IP) 6. Zoning: Industrial Park (IP)(GI) District 7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The project site is a parcel with an area of about 91,000 square feet(2.08 acres). The parcel is about 289 feet(east-west) by about 308 feet(north-south). The parcel is vacant and is dominated by short grasses/shrubs. The project site is bound on the north by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) station. To the south and west are hotels (Towne Place Suites by Marriot and Holiday Inn Express). To the east, on the opposite side of Pittsburgh Avenue, is an industrial office building and another hotel (Homewood Suites by Hilton). The zoning of the property and all properties surrounding it is Industrial Park (IP) District. The property and the properties to the east, west, and south are also within the Industrial Commercial Overlay District (ICOD). The subject property is generally level with an elevation at the north and south sides of about 1,050 feet and 1,046 feet, respectively. 8. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 9. Contact Person and Phone Number: Mike Smith, Associate Planner (909)477-2750 10. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): None Item C—E43 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 2 GLOSSARY-The following abbreviations are used in this report: CALEEMOD-California Emissions Estimator Model CVWD-Cucamonga Valley Water District EIR—Environmental Impact Report FEIR—Final Environmental Impact Report FPEIR- Final Program Environmental Impact Report NPDES—National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NOx—Nitrogen Oxides ROG—Reactive Organic Gases PM,o—Fine Particulate Matter RWQCB—Regional Water Quality Control Board SCAQMD—South Coast Air Quality Management District SWPPP—Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," 'Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated,"or"Less Than-Significant-Impact"as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. (x)Aesthetics ( )Agricultural Resources (x)Air Quality ( )Biological Resources (x)Cultural Resources (x)Geology&Soils (x)Greenhouse Gas ( ) Hazards&Waste Materials (x) Hydrology&Water Quality Emissions ( ) Mineral Resources (x)Noise and Use&Planning ( ) Public Services ( ) Recreation ( ) Population & Housing ( ) Utilities&Service Systems (x)Mandatory Findings of ( )Transportation/Traffic Significance DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: ( ) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. (x) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by, or agreed to, by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a 'Potentially Significant Impact" or 'Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standard and 2)has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ( ) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or Rev 2-26-13 - Item C-E44 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 3 ® mitigated pursuant to that earli EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imp pon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Prepared By: Date: Reviewed By: Date: 2� • • Rev 2-26-13 -- -- Item C—E45 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 4 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With Than Significant Witigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway? C) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, ( ) ( ) (✓) ( ) which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Comments: a) There are no significant vistas within or adjacent to the project site. The site is not within a view corridor according to General Plan Figure LU-6. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and. Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district..The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any)to a scenic vista caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. b) The project site contains no scenic resources and no historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway. There are no State Scenic Highways, within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review Rev 2-26-13 _.-. _..... — .. _Item C—E46. Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 5 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact by the City, the impact (if any) to a scenic resources caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. C) The project site is located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street. The site is generally characterized by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) station to the north, hotels to south and west, and an industrial office building and another hotel to the east, on the opposite side of Pittsburgh Avenue. The visual quality of the area will not degrade as a result of this project. The site will be developed with a hotel that will be similar to the hotels on the adjoining parcels. Staff has determined that the architecture of the building is consistent with the design standards, guidelines, and policies established by the Planning Commission and City Council. The project complies with the City's technical requirements including minimum building, parking lot, and wall setbacks; parking; and landscape coverage as described in the Development Code. Approval by the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission is required prior to construction of the building. City standards require the applicant to underground existing and new utility lines and facilities to minimize the unsightly appearance of overhead utility lines and utility enclosures in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution No. 87-96, unless exempted by said Resolution. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. • 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to the visual character or quality caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. d) The project will increase the number of street lights in the immediate vicinity and add lighting to illuminate the parking lot of the hotel. The design and placement of street lights will be required to comply with City standards including requirements for shielding, diffusing, or indirect lighting to avoid glare. Although lighting can be a source of substantial glare, such lighting will be required to comply with the City standards for maximum height applicable to light poles and wall-mounted lights. The impact of lights on sensitive receptors such as residences will be limited as the nearest residences, an apartment complex to the west, are screened from the project site by existing commercial development between it and the project site. The impact is not considered significant. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. • 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E47 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 6 . Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Irmact Im act development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to substantial light or glare caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing. zoning for agricultural use, or a ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Williamson Act contract? C) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause re-zoning of, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓ ) forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220 (g), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))? d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) land to non-forest use? e) Involve other changes in the existing environment, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? Comments: a) The site is not designated as Prime Farmlands, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance. The project site is located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street. The site is generally characterized by a California Highway Patrol (CHP)station to the north, hotels to south and west, and an industrial office building and another hotel to the east, on the opposite side of Pittsburgh Avenue. There are approximately 209 acres of Farmland of Local Importance, Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance within the City of Rancho Cucamonga according to the General Plan and the California Department of Conservation Farmland Map 2010. Concentrations of Important Farmland are sparsely located in the southern and eastern parts of the City that is characterized by existing and.planned development. Farmland in the southern portion of the City is characterized by industrial, residential, and commercial land uses and Farmland in the eastern portion of the City is within the Etiwanda area and planned for development. Further, a large number of the designated farmland parcels are small, ranging from 3 acres to 30 acres, and their economic viability is doubtful; therefore, they are not intended to be retained as farmland'in the General Plan Land Use Plan. The Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E48 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 7 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact— General m actGeneral Plan FPEIR identified the conversion of farmlands to urban uses as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to agricultural resources caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. b) There is no agriculturally zoned land within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. There are no Williamson Act contracts within the City. • c) There are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that is zoned a f 9 as land or timberland. Therefore no impacts would occur related to the conversion of forest land to non-forest use. Further, there are no areas within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that are zoned as forest land, timberland, or Timberland Production. No mitigation is required. d) There are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that qualify as forest land or timberland. Therefore no impacts would occur related of the loss or conversion of forest land to non-forest use. Further, there are no areas within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that are zoned as forest land, timberland, or Timberland Production. e) The project site is located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street. The site is generally characterized by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) station to the north, hotels to south and west, and an industrial office building and another hotel to the east, on the opposite side of Pittsburgh Avenue. There are no agricultural uses within one mile of the project site. Furthermore, there are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that qualify as forest land. Therefore, there is no potential for conversion of forest land to a non-forest use.Therefore, no adverse impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts ® but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E49 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 8 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to agricultural resources caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. 3. AIR QUALITY. Would the project a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? C) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable Federal or State ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) number of people? Comments: a) As noted in the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.3), the proposed project would not interfere with the ability of the region to comply with Federal and State air quality standards for Criterion 1 Increase in the Frequency or Severity of Violations (local air quality impacts) or Criterion 2 Exceed Assumptions in the AQMP (consistency with the 2003 AQMP). Therefore the project is consistent with the 2003 AQMP and is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to air quality caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. b) Both the State of California and the Federal government have established health-based ambient air quality standards (AAQS) for seven air pollutants. These pollutants include Rev 2-26-13 Item C=E50 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 9 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact ozone (03), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), coarse particulate matter with a diameter or 10 microns or less (PM,o), fine particulate matter less than 2.5 (PM2.5) microns in diameter and lead. Among these pollutants, ozone and particulate matter (PM,o and PM2.$) are considered regional pollutants while the others have more localized effects. In addition, the State of California has set standards for sulfates, hydrogen sulfide (1-12S), vinyl chloride and visibility reducing particles. These standards are designed to protect the health and welfare of the populace with a reasonable margin of safety. The City of Rancho Cucamonga area is within the South Coast Air Basin, which is under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The California Clean Air Act (CCAA) provides the SCAQMD with the authority to manage transportation activities at indirect sources. Indirect sources of pollution are generated when minor sources collectively emit a substantial amount of pollution. Examples of this include motor vehicles at an intersection, a mall and on highways. SCAQMD also regulates stationary sources of pollution within a jurisdictional area. Direct emissions from motor vehicles are regulated by the Air Resources Board(ARB). The combination of topography, low mixing height, abundant sunshine, and emissions from the second largest urban area in the United States gives the Basin the worst air pollution problem in the nation. The Basin experiences a persistent temperature inversion • (increasing temperature with increasing altitude); this inversion (coupled with low wind speeds) limits the vertical dispersion of air contaminants, holding them relatively near the ground. Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA) of 1970, the EPA established national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for six major pollutants, termed criteria pollutants: ozone (03), coarse particulate matter with a diameter or 10 microns or less (PM,o), fine particulate matter less than 2.5 (PM2.5) microns in diameter, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide(NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and lead. Criteria pollutants are defined as those pollutants for which the Federal and State governments have established AAQS, or criteria, for outdoor concentrations in order to protect public health. Data collected at permanent monitoring stations are used by the EPA to classify regions as "attainment" or "non-attainment" depending on whether the regions met the requirements stated in the primary NAAQS. Non-attainment areas have additional restrictions as required by the EPA. The EPA has designated the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) responsible for ensuring the Basin's compliance with the FCAA. The South Coast Air Basin is in Non-Attainment Status for Ozone, PM,o, and PM2.s. Specific criteria for determining whether the potential air quality impacts of a project are significant are set forth in the SCAQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook. The criteria include daily emissions thresholds, compliance with State and national air quality standards, and consistency with the current AQMP. As prescribed by SCAQMD, an Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emission Analysis was prepared by Vista Environmental on April 25 2014 that utilizes the CaIEEMod methodology and CEQA Air Quality Handbook, April 1993 to evaluate short-term construction emissions and short-term construction • emissions for localized significant thresholds, long-term operational emissions,..operation emissions for localized significant thresholds, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E51 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 10 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information SPotentially With Than pp g Sources: Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to air quality caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. Short Term (Construction) Impacts ; .ry.x .�. =IlAaxurjii �Dai :Co "tructoErri""issi ns° Ibslda Activity VOC VOC NO,t CO SO,t PM10 PMIS Grading 3.10 32.40 21.88 0.02 8.49 5.05 Construction 4.60 28.29 20.81 0.03 1.98 1.92 Paving 2.26 19.84 13.42 0.02 1.41 1.19 Architectural Coatings 38.14 2.60 2.28 0.00 0.28 0.24 Threshold 75 100 550 150 150 55 Substantial? No No No No No No VOC=volatile organic compounds;NOx=oxides of nitrogen;CO=carbon monoxide; SOx= oxides of sulfur,PMlo and PM2.5=particulate matter Source: Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis-(Table H)(CaIEEMod Output) Vista Environmental,April 25,2014 Equipment Exhausts and Related Construction Activities Construction activities produce combustion emissions from various sources such as site grading, utility engines, on-site heavy-duty construction vehicles, asphalt paving, and motor vehicles transporting the construction crew. Exhaust emissions from construction activities envisioned on-site would vary daily as construction activity levels change. The use of construction equipment on site would result in localized exhaust emissions. Fugitive Dust Fugitive dust emissions are generally emissions that are generally associated with land clearing and exposure of soils to the air and wind, and cut-and-fill grading operations. Dust generated during construction varies substantially on a project-by project basis, depending on the level of activity, the specific operation and weather conditions at the time of construction. Construction emissions can vary greatly depending on the level of activity, the specific operations taking place, the equipment being operated, local soils, weather conditions and other factors.The proposed project will be required to comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403 to control fugitive dust. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E52 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 11 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Architectural Coatings Architectural coatings contain VOCs that are similar to ROCs and are part of the 03 precursors. The proposed project is to construct and operate a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and 105 rooms. Based on the proposed project, it is estimated that the proposed building will result in approximately 38.14 lbs of VOC per day during the coating phase. The emissions would occur after grading activities, near the end of the construction period. Therefore, this VOC emission is the principal air emission and is less than the SCAQMD VOC threshold of 75 lbs/day. The application of architectural coatings would occur after the completion of the paving phase. Per SCAQMD Rule 1113, the architectural coatings that would be applied after January 1, 2014 will be limited to an average of 50 grams per liter or less and the CaIEEMod model default VOC emissions for non-residential interior architectural coatings have been adjusted accordingly. Per the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis prepared by Vista Environmental on April 25, 2014, the architectural coating phase was modeled based on covering 30,510 square feet of non-residential exterior area and 91,529 square feet of non-residential interior area. The architectural coating phase would occur over three weeks and would require up to five worker trips per day. The onsite equipment would consist of one air compressor, which is based on the Ca/EEMod default equipment mix. Odors • Heavy-duty equipment in the project area during construction would emit odors. However, the construction activity would cease to occur after individual construction is completed. No other sources of objectionable odors have been identified for the proposed project, and no mitigation measures are required. In compliance with SCAQMD Rule 402 the expected uses are not anticipated to emit any objectionable odors. Therefore, objectionable odors posing a health risk to potential on-site and existing off-site uses would not occur as a result of the proposed project. Naturally Occurring Asbestos The proposed project is located in San Bernardino County, and it is not among the counties that are found to have serpentine and ultramafic rock in their soils. In addition, there has been no serpentine or ultramafic rock found in the project area. Therefore, the potential risk for naturally occurring asbestors (NOA) during project construction is small and less than significant. 2010 General Plan FPEIR Air Quality Analysis and Mitigation Measures(short term) Short Term (Construction) Emissions - Continued development will contribute to the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga area, which already exceed Federal and State standards. During the construction phases of development, on-site stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, construction worker vehicles, and energy use will generate emissions. In addition, fugitive dust would also be generated during grading and construction activities. While most of the dust would settle on or near the project site, smaller particles would remain in the atmosphere, increasing particle levels within the • surrounding area. Construction is an on-going 9 g 'indust ry in the Rancho Cucamonga area. Construction workers and equipment work and operate at one development site until their tasks are complete. Nevertheless, fugitive dust and equipment emissions are required to be assessed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) on a project Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E53 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 12 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: Potentially With Than PP g Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact specific basis and in conformance with the General Plan FPEIR. Therefore, the following mitigation measures as identified in the FPEIR shall be implemented to reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels: 1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City verification. 2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall submit construction plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by.the South Coast Air Quality Management District(SCAQMD)as well as City Planning Staff. 3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high-volume, low-pressure spray. 4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108. 5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions: • Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and watering. • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. • Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over extended periods of time. • Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods. • Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local ordinances and use sound engineering practices. • Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. • Suspend grading operations during high winds (Le., wind speeds exceeding 25.mph)in accordance with Rule 403 requirements. Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E54 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 13 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact .incorporated Impact Impact 6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. 7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions. 8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible. 9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. The General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) analyzed the impacts of Air Quality based on the future build out of the City. Based upon on the Urban Emissions Model (URBEMIS7G) estimates in Table 4.3-3 of the General Plan (FPEIR), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Ozone (Os), and Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM1o) would exceed SCAQMD thresholds for significance; therefore, they would all be cumulatively considerable if they cannot be mitigated on a project basis to a level less-than-significant. • Long Term (Operational) Impacts Long Term Proiect Operational Emissions Long-term air pollutant emission impacts are those associated with stationary sources and mobile sources involving any project-related changes. The proposed project would result in a net increase in the number of industrial buildings/uses in the project area; therefore, the proposed project would result in net increases in both stationary and mobile source emissions. The stationary source emissions would come from additional natural gas consumption for on-site buildings and electricity for the lighting in the buildings and at the parking area. w- _ .._..._.. .._.. . sion lbs VOC NOx CO sox PM10 PM2.5 Area 1.62 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 Energy 0.11 1.03 0.87 0.01 0.08 0.08 Mobile 3.48 9.35 35.69 0.07 4.47 1.27 Total 5.21 10.38 36.58 0.08 4.55 1.35 Significant 55 55 550 150 150 55 Threshold Significant No No No No No No Impact Source: Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis-(Table K)(CaIEEMod Output) Vista Environmental,April 25,2014 • 2010 General Plan FPEIR Air Quality Analysis and Mitigation Measures (long term) Long Term (Operational) Emissions - The General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report(FPEIR) analyzed the impacts of Air Quality based on the future build out of Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E55 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 14 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: P Significant am With Than ant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Im act the City.. In the long-term, development consistent with the General Plan would result in significant operational vehicle emissions based upon on the URBEMIS7G model estimates in Table 4.3-3 of the General Plan FPEIR; therefore, would all be cumulatively significant if they cannot be mitigated on a project basis to a level less-than-significant. The following mitigation measures as identified in the FPEIR shall be implemented: 10) Provide preferential parking to high occupancy vehicles and shuttle services. 11) Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and reduce thermal load with automated time clocks or occupant sensors. 12) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce water consumption and to provide passive solar benefits. 13). Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and tree planting programs to comply with the AOMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-01 measure. 14) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that trucks shall not.be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes). 15) All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential parking for vanpools. 16) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas. 17) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to configure their operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to the extent reasonably feasible. After implementation of the preceding mitigation measures, the General Plan FPEIR identified the citywide increase in operational emissions as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council as noted in the General Plan FPEIR(Section 4.3). C) As noted in the General Plan FEIR(Section 4.3), continued development would contribute to the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga area, which already exceed Federal and State standards. The General Plan FPEIR identified the citywide increase in emissions as a significant and adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The project proposed is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally Rev 2-26-13 Item C-E56 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 15 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact incorporated Impart Impact__ differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to air quality caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. d) Sensitive receptors are defined as populations that are more susceptible to the effects of pollution than the population at large. The SCAQMD identifies the following as sensitive receptors: long-term health care facilities, rehabilitation centers, convalescent centers, retirement homes, residences, schools, playgrounds, child care'centers, and athletic facilities. According to the SCAQMD, projects have the potential to create significant impacts if they are located within 1/4 mile of sensitive receptors and would emit toxic air contaminants identified in SCAQMD Rule 1401. The project site is located within 1/4 mile of a sensitive receptor—a hotel Iodated to the south about 20 feet from the south property line of the project site. Toxic Air Contaminants The proposed project is the construction and operation of a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and 105 rooms. Truck traffic is not a typical characteristic of hotels. Per the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis prepared by Vista • Environmental on April 25, 2014, particulate matter (PM) from diesel exhaust is the predominant TAC in most areas and according to The California Almanac of Emissions and Air Quality 2013 Edition, prepared by CARB, about 80 percent of the outdoor TAC cancer risk is from diesel exhaust. Some chemicals in diesel exhaust, such as benzene and formaldehyde have been listed as carcinogens by State Proposition 65 and the Federal Hazardous Air Pollutants program. Due to the nominal number of diesel truck trips generated by the proposed project, a less than significant toxic air contaminant impact would occur during the on-going operations of the proposed project and no mitigation would be required. Therefore, the impacts will be less-than-significant. Localized Significance Thresholds Per the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis prepared by Vista Environmental on April 25, 2014, [the] on-going operations of the proposed project would not exceed the local NO,, CO, PMro and PM2.5 thresholds of significance...therefore, the on-going operations of the .proposed project would create a less than significant operations- related impact to local air quality due to on-site emissions and no mitigation would be required. Therefore, the impacts will be less-than-significant. Carbon Monoxide(CO) Hotspots A carbon monoxide (CO) hotspot is an area of localized CO pollution that is caused by severe vehicle congestion on major roadways, typically near intersections. CO hotspots have the potential to violate State and Federal CO standards at intersections. Per the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis prepared by Vista Environmental on April 25, 2014, to determine if the proposed.project could cause emission levels in excess of the CO standards, a sensitivity analysis is typically conducted to determine the potential • for CO "hot spots"at a number of intersections in the general project vicinity. Because of reduced speeds and vehicle queuing, "hot spots" typically occur at intersections with a Level of Service (LOS) E or worse. The LOS is a measure used...to quantify the delay Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E57 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 16 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated impact InmVpact that occurs at intersections from additional vehicular traffic. When an intersection operates at LOS E or F, SCAQMD recommends performing a CO hotspot analysis if the volume to capacity ratio increases by two percent or more. The proposed project is not large enough to meet the City's criteria for preparation of a traffic impact analysis, which is set based on the potential of creating delays at the nearby intersections. Since the proposed project was below the criteria for analysis of traffic impacts it is unlikely that the proposed project would decrease the LOS of any intersection. Therefore no CO."hotspot"modeling was performed and no significant long-term air quality impact is anticipated to local air quality with the on-going use of the proposed project. Therefore, the impacts will be less- than-significant. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development. Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent,within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to air quality caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. e) Construction Odors (Short-term) may include odors associated with equipment use including diesel exhaust or roofing, painting and paving. These odors are temporary and would dissipate rapidly. Operation Odors (Long-term) are typically associated with the type of use. The proposed project is the construction and operation of a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and 105 rooms. Typically, hotels do not create objectionable odors that are normally associated with, for example, heavy manufacturing operations. No adverse impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels, have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do .not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to air quality caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E58 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 17 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on riparian habitat ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? C) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with • established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Conservation Plan, Natural Community conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State habitat conservation plan? Comments: a) The project site is located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street. The site is generally characterized by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) station to the north, hotels to south and west, and an industrial office building and another hotel to the east, on the opposite side of Pittsburgh Avenue. The project site is not located within any habitat conservation or natural community plan area. According to General Plan Figure RC4 and Section 4.10 of the General Plan FPEIR, the project site is within an area of sensitive biological resources - Delhi Sands Flower Loving Fly(DSFLF). Per the Habitat Suitability Evaluation prepared by EnviroPlus Consulting on July 2, 2014, Brian Drake, a biologist permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Section 10 (a) (1) (A) permit number TE-006328-5 expiring 1/23/2018) to survey for the federally endangered Dehli Sands Flower-loving Fly(DSFLF,• Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis) conducted a habitat suitability evaluation of Parcel 11 (A PN 0229-341-11), a 2-acre site in Rancho Cucamonga, California on May 12, 2014. The site was part of a larger protocol survey area that was conducted in 2001 and 2002 • and called the Bixby Ranch site. No DSFLF were found during those surveys. Mr. Drake found that the soils at the site were generally compacted and contaminated with asphalt and cobble and inconsistent with Delhi series fine sands on which DSFLF depend and Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E59 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 18 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: Potentially With Than PP g Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Im act therefore not suitable DSFLF habitat. At the request of Gilbert Goodlett, Geary Hund, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service entomologist visited the site on June 4 and concurred with the determination that the site was not suitable for DSFLF. Mr. Hund's letter of concurrence is included on pages 2 and 3. As a result, project implementation would have no impact on this resource. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact(if any)to candidate, sensitive, or special status species caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. b) The project site is located in an urban area with no natural communities and no riparian habitat exists on-site. Furthermore, the project site is surrounded by street improvements and development as described in 4.a above. As a result, project implementation would have no impact on these resources. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to candidate, sensitive, or special status species caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. C) No wetland habitat is present on-site. Furthermore, the project site is surrounded by street improvements and development as described in 4.a) above. As a result, project implementation would have no impact on these resources. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E60 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 19 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pam With Than Signifignificant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to candidate, sensitive, or special status species caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to federally protected wetlands caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. d) The City is primarily located in an urban area that does not contain large, contiguous natural open space areas. Wildlife potentially may move through the north/south trending tributaries in the northern portion of the City and within the Sphere of Influence. However, • as the project site is surrounded by street improvements and development as described in 4.a) above, and there are no trees on the property, project implementation would have no impact on these resources. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within.the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. e) There are no trees on the project site. Therefore, the proposed project is not in conflict with any local ordinance and project implementation would have no impact. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the • same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR.varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E61 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 20 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: Potentially wits, Than PP g Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. f) Neither the City nor the SOI are within an adopted HCP, NCCP, or other approved State Habitat Conservation Plan area. The project site is not located within a local conservation area according to the General Plan, Open Space and Conservation Plan, Figure RC-1. No conflicts with habitat conservation plans will occur. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) significance of an archeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? C) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) outside of formal cemeteries? Comments: a) The project site has not been identified as a "Historic Resource" per the standards of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code 17.18 (Historic Preservation). There will be no impact. General Plan Amendment DRC2014=00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to historical resources caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. b) There are no known archaeological sites or resources recorded on the project site; however, the Rancho Cucamonga area is known to have been inhabited by Native Americans according to the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.6). Construction activity, Rev 2-26-13 - Item C-E62 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 21 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Im act Impact particularly grading, soil excavation, and compaction, could adversely affect or eliminate existing and potential archaeological resources. The General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) analyzed the impacts of Cultural Resources based on the future build out of the City. The following mitigation measures as identified in the FPEIR shall be implemented: 1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of.Rancho Cucamonga will: • Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value. • Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal point. • Pursue educating the public about the archaeological heritage of the area. • Prepare a mitigation plan consistent with Section 21083.2 Archaeological resources of CEQA to eliminate adverse project effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, including but not limited to, avoiding archaeological sites, capping or covering sites with. soil, planning the site as a park or green space or paying a in-kind mitigation fee. • Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving. Per Government Code Section 65352.3(a)(1), the City requested.a list of California Native American tribes from the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC). A list of tribes was received from the NAHC on October 9, 2014. On October 30, 2014, the City submitted Tribal Consultation Requests to the tribes identified in the list provided by the NAHC. The City received one response, via email, from a representative of the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians — Kizh (Kit'c) Nation. Per the emailed correspondence, the project (Cucamonga) locale lies in an area where the traditional territories of the Kizh(Kitc) Gabrieleno, villages adjoined and overlapped with each other, at least during the Late Prehistoric and Protohistoric Periods. The homeland of the Kizh (Kite) Gabrielenos, probably the most influential Native American group in aboriginal southern California (Bean and Smith 1978a:538), was centered in the Los Angeles Basin, and reached as far east as the San Bernardino-Riverside area. The homeland of the Serranos was primarily the San Bernardino Mountains, including the slopes and lowlands on the north and south flanks. Whatever the linguistic affiliation, Native Americans in and • around the project area exhibited similar organization and resource procurement strategies. Villages were based on clan or lineage groups. Their home/base sites are marked by midden deposits, often with bedrock mortars. During their seasonal rounds to exploit plant resources, small groups would migrate within their traditional territory in Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E63 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 22 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With Than PP 9 Significant Ktigation Significant No Impact lincorporated Impact Impact search of speck plants and animals. Their gathering strategies often left behind signs of special use sites, usually grinding slicks on bedrock boulders, at the locations of the resources. Therefore in order to protect our resources we would like to request one of our experienced & certified Native American monitors to be on site during any and all ground disturbances. To address this request, the following mitigation shall apply: 2) The applicant shall contact the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians — Kizh (Kit'c) Nation to discuss monitoring of the project to ensure that prehistoric archaeological resources that may be encountered during grading are protected or preserved for study. The applicant shall submit the results of this consultation to the City prior to issuance of permits for grading of the site. The City also contacted the San Bernardino County Museum on January 27, 2015 for a historical resources review. Robin Laska, Assistant Center Coordinator, responded in writing on February 3, 2015. Per the correspondence provided, there are no previously inventoried historical resources recorded within or adjacent to the project area. Furthermore, based on available information, the potential for the presence of historical resources — prehistoric/historic archaeological resources, historic resources, cultural landscapes, and ethnic resources—within the project area is"love'. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the-same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact(if any)to archeological resources caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. C) The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.6) indicates that the Rancho Cucamonga area is on an alluvial fan. According to the research performed at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the San Bernardino County database, no paleontological sites or resources have been recorded within the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the Sphere-of- Influence, including the project site; however, the area has a high sensitivity rating for paleontological resources. The older alluvium, which would have been deposited during the wetter climate that prevailed 10,000-100,000 years ago during the Late Pleistocene epoch of the Quaternary period, when the last 'Ice Age" and the appearance of modern man occurred, may contain significant vertebrate fossils. The project site is underlain by Quaternary alluvium per the Public Safety Element of the General Plan; therefore, the following mitigation measures shall be implemented: 3) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are encountered before or during grading,the developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E64 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 23 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact preserve them for study. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to,the following measures: • Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities. • Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find. • Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for documentation in the summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino County Museum). • Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County Museum. • General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact(if any)to paleontological resources, sites, and/or geologic features caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. d) The project site is located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street. The site is generally characterized by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) station to the north, hotels to south and west, and an industrial office building and another hotel to the east, on the opposite side of Pittsburgh Avenue. Public improvements such as the street and most associated public infrastructure are already in-place. No known religious or sacred sites exist within the project area. No evidence is in place to suggest the project site has been used for human burials. The California Health and Safety Code (Section 7050.5) states that if human remains are discovered on-site, no further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources • Code Section 5097.98. As adherence to State regulations is required for all development, no mitigation is required in the unlikely event human remains are discovered on-site. No adverse impacts are anticipated. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E65 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 24 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: Potentially With Than pp g Significant MLtigation Significant No Impact incorporated Impact Impact General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally. permitted in the City. Currently, the.maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial'building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to human remains caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project. a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) liquefaction? iv) Landslides? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the foss of topsoil? ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) C) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) 18-1-8 of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Comments: a) No known faults pass through the site and it is not in an Earthquake Fault Zone, nor is it in the Rancho Cucamonga City Special Study Zone along the Red Hill Fault, according to the Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E66 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 25 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentiallyignift with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact incorporated Impact Impact General Plan Figure PS-2, and Section 4.7 of the General Plan FPEIR. The Red Hill Fault is about 3 miles to the northwest of the site, and the Cucamonga Fault Zone lies about 6.5 miles to the north of the site. These faults are both capable of producing Mw 6.0-7.0 earthquakes. Also, the San Jacinto fault, capable of producing up to Mw 7.5 earthquakes is about 17 miles northeasterly of the site and the San Andreas, capable of up to Mw 8.2 earthquakes, is about 19 miles northeasterly of the site. Each of these faults can produce strong ground shaking. Adhering to the Uniform Building Code and Standard Conditions will ensure that geologic impacts are less-than-significant. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to geology and soils will be evaluated and, if. necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. b) The City of Rancho Cucamonga is within a designated Soil Erosion Control Area Exhibit 4.7-4 of the General Plan FPEIR. The proposed project will require the excavation, stockpiling, and/or movement of on-site soils. The Rancho Cucamonga area is subject to strong Santa Ana wind conditions during September to April, which generates blowing sand and dust, and creates erosion problems. Construction activities may temporarily exacerbate the impacts of windblown sand, resulting in temporary problems of dust control; however, development of this project under the General Plan would help to reduce windblown sand impacts in the area as pavement, roads, buildings, and landscaping are established. Therefore, the following fugitive dust mitigation.measures shall be implemented to reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels: 1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible. 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off- site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM,o emissions from the site during such episodes. • 4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E67 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 26 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: Pam with Than pp g Signifignificant Mitigation Significant No Impact incorporated Impact Impact b) The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.7) indicates that there is a potential for the hillside areas at the northern end of the City and in the SOI for slope failure, landslides, and/or erosion. Areas subject to slope instability contain slopes of 30 percent or greater. Landslides may be induced by seismic activity, rain, or construction. The site is not on a slope of 30 percent or greater, or within an Earthquake hazard zone or other unstable geologic unit or soil type according to General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.7-2. Soil types on-site consist of Dehli Fine Sand (Db) Soil association according to General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.7-3. No adverse impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently,the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The.adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to geology and soils will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. d) The majority of Rancho Cucamonga, including the project site, is located on alluvial soil deposits. These types of soils are not considered to be expansive. Soil types on-site consist of Dehli.Fine Sand (Db) Soil association according to General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.7-3. These soils are typically stable. No adverse impacts are anticipated. e) The project will connect to, and be served by, the existing local sewer system for wastewater disposal. No septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal is proposed. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the wastewater disposal requirements for those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E68 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 27 • Less Than Significant Less Potentially with Than Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact 7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project: a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or ( ) (✓) ( ) () indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Comments: a) Regulations and Significance - The Federal government began studying the phenomenon of global warming as early as 1979 with the National Climate Protection Act(92 Stat. 601). In June of 2005, Governor Schwarzenegger established California's Green House Gas ("GHG") emissions reduction target in Executive Order (EO) S-3-05. The EO created goals to reduce GHG emissions for the State of California to 2000 levels by 2010; GHG emissions reduced to 1990 levels by 2020; and GHG emissions reduced to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Additionally, on December 7, 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued findings regarding GHGs under rule 202(a) of the Clean Air Act: (1) that GHGs endanger human health; and (2)that this will be the first steps to regulating GHGs through the Federal Clean Air Act. The USEPA defines six key • GHGs (carbon dioxide [CO2], methane [CH4], nitrous oxide [N20], hydrofluorocarbons [HFCs], perfluorocarbons [PFCs], and sulfur hexafluoride [SF6]. The combined emissions of these well-mixed greenhouse gases from new motor vehicles and engines contribute to GHG pollution. The western states, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, already experience hotter, drier climates. California is a substantial contributor of GHGs and is expected to see an increase of three to four degrees Fahrenheit(°F)over the next century. Assembly Bill (AB) 32 requires that the California Air Resources Board (ARB), the lead agency for implementing AB 32, determine what the statewide GHG emission level was in 1990 and approve a statewide GHG emissions limit (427 million metric.tons of CO2 equivalent) to be achieved by 2020 and prepare a Scoping Plan to outline the main strategies for meeting the 2020 deadline. Significant progress can be made toward the 2020 goal through existing technologies and improving the efficiency of energy use. Other solutions would include improving the State's infrastructure, and transitioning to cleaner and more efficient sources of energy. The ARB estimates that 38 percent of the State's GHG emissions in 2004 was from transportation sources followed by electricity generation (both in-State and out-of-State)at 28 percent and industrial at 20 percent. Residential and commercial activities account for 9 percent, agricultural uses at 6 percent, high global warming potential gases at 3 percent, and recycling and waste at 1 percent. It is not anticipated that any single development project would have a substantial effect on global climate change but that GHG emissions from the project would combine with • emissions across California, the United States, and the world to cumulatively contribute to global climate change. Therefore, consistent with the ARB's Climate Change Scoping Plan, the proposed project was evaluated for consistency with the Early Action Measures Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E69 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 28 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With Than PP g Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact incorporated Impact Impact (Scoping Plan is a recommendation until adopted through normal rulemaking). The proposed project is assessed by determining its consistency with the 37 Recommended Actions identified by ARB. In compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 97 and CEQA, the project has been analyzed based on a qualitative analysis (CEQA 15064.4). Additionally, the ARB was directed through SB 375 to develop regional GHG emission reduction targets to be achieved within the automobile and light truck sectors for 2020 and 2035. SCAQMD and ARB maintain ambient air quality monitoring stations in the Basin. The stations closest to the project site are the Upland station and the Fontana-Arrow Highway station. The Upland station monitors all criteria pollutants except PM,o, PM2.5, and SO2 which are monitored at the Fontana-Arrow Highway station. The ambient air quality in the project area for CO, NO2, and SO2 are consistently below the relevant State and Federal standards (based on ARB and EPA from 2007, 2008, and 2009 readings). Ozone, PM,o, and PM2.5 levels all exceed State and Federal standards regularly. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to greenhouse gases generated by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. Project Related Sources of GHG's - Based on the Guidelines for the Implementation of California Environmental Quality Act, Appendix G, a project would normally be considered to have a significant effect on air quality if the project would violate any ambient air quality standards, contribute substantially to an existing air quality violation, expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations, or conflict with adopted.environmental plans and goals of the community. However, neither the CEQA statutes, Office of Planning and Research (OPR) guidelines, nor the draft proposed changes to the CEQA Guidelines prescribe thresholds of significance or a particular methodology for performing an impact . analysis. Significance criteria are Left to the judgment and discretion of the Lead Agency.. Project related GHG's would include emissions from direct and indirect source. Per the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emission Analysis was prepared by Vista Environmental on April 25 2014, the project would result in the emissions of carbon dioxide [CO2], methane [CH4], and nitrous oxide [N20], and would not result in the other GHG's. As seen in the tables below, the proposed project would result in a total of 10.42 MTCO2eq/yr from construction activities and 436.1 MTCO2eq/yr for area sources and 744.80 MTCO2eq/yr for mobile sources. Total project related direct operation emission would result in 1,191.32 MTCO2eq/yr. Short Term (Construction) GHG Emissions - The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.5) indicates that GHG emissions result from construction activities associated with diesel Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E70 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 29 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Im act powered construction equipment and other combustion sources (i.e. Generators, workers vehicles, material delivery, etc.). The GHG emitted by construction equipment is primarily carbon dioxide (CO2). The highest levels of construction related GHG's occur during site preparation including demolition, grading and excavation. Construction related GHG's are also emitted from off-site haul trucks and construction'workers traveling to the job site. Exhaust emissions from construction activities would vary each day with the changes in construction activity on site. The combustion of fossil-based fuels creates GHG's such as CO2, Cha, and N20. CH4 is emitted during the fueling of heavy equipment. Construction greenhouse gas emissions are: Short_T onst'uconra. C ..G. Ouse,Gas.:Emissions CO2 CH4 N20 Total' 2015 10.37 0.00 0.00 10.42 Amortized Tota12 0.346 0.00 0.00 0.347 1: MTCO2E 2: Amortized over 30-years Source: Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emission Analysis-(Table M)(CaIEEMod Output) Vista Environmental,April 25 2014 • Although the emissions are less than the de facto SCAQMD threshold of 3,000 MT/year, the following mitigation measures shall be implemented to further reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels: 1) The project must comply with all rules that assist in reducing short-term air pollutant emission in compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403 regarding fugitive dust including treating the site with water or other soil-stabilizing agent twice daily or replanting disturbed areas as quickly as possible. 2) The construction contractor shall select construction equipment based on low-emission.factors and high energy efficiency and submit a statement on the grading plan that ensures all construction equipment will be tuned and maintained in accordance with the manufactures' specification. 3) Trucks shall not idle continuously for more than 5 minutes. 4) Alternative fuel powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline- or diesel-powered engines where feasible. 5) Construction should be timed so as not to interfere with peak-hour traffic. 6) Ridesharing and transit incentives shall be supported and encouraged for the construction crew. Long Term (Operational) GHG's Emissions - The primary source of GHG emissions generated by the proposed project would be from motor vehicles, combustion of natural ® gas for space and water heating, as well as off-site GHG emissions from generation of electricity consumed by the proposed land use development over a long term. CEQA requires the Lead Agency to review the project for "adequacy, completeness, and a good faith effort at full disclosure," to determine potential impacts of GHG's. Therefore the Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E71 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 30 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: Potentially With Than PP g Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Ineo orated Impact Impact project has been analyzed based on methodologies and information available to the City at the time this document was prepared. Estimates are based on past performance and represent a scenario that is a worst case with the understanding that technology changes may reduce GHG emissions in the future.To date, there is no established quantified GHG emission threshold. Operational greenhouse gas emissions are: Lon _,T,erm 0erattonal -Greenhouse-G'as Emissioriis(MT/yea ) CO2 CH4 N20 Total' Area Sources 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Energy Usage 400.12 0.01 0.01 402.15 Mobile Sources 744.14 0.03 0.00 744.80 Solid Waste 3.83 0.23 0.00 8.59 Water/Wastewater 20.96 0.15 0.00 25.36 Total 1,169.05 0.42 0.01 1,180.9 1: MTCO2E Source: Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emission Analysis-(Table M)(CaIEEMod Output) Vista Environmental,April 25 2014 The project is the construction and operation of a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and 105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres) and therefore potentially would result in an increase in the net increases of both stationary and mobile source emissions. The majority of energy consumption typically occurs during project operation (more than 80 percent and less than 20 percent during construction activities). The proposed project will incorporate sevefal design features that are consistent with the California Office of the Attorney General's recommended measures to reduce GHG emission including: water efficient landscaping; shade trees; bike racks; walkways that provide accessibility to public sidewalks; and preferential parking for carpools/vanpools. The project is consistent with the California Environmental Protection Agency Climate Action Team proposed early action measures to mitigate climate change included in the CARB Scoping Plan mandated under AB 32. The proposed project will incorporate several design features including: water efficient landscaping; shade trees; bike racks; walkways that provide accessibility to public sidewalks; and preferential parking for carpools/vanpools. Additionally, the City is participating in the development of a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) with SANBAG for the San Bernardino County area pursuant to.Senate Bill (SB)375. The long term operation of the project emissions will contribute to area pollutants but will not exceed any of the SCAQMD's thresholds. The proposed project would have less than a significant long term impact with the following mitigation measures: 1) Construction and Building materials shall be produced and/or manufactured locally. Use "Green Building Materials" such as materials that are resource efficient, recycled, and manufactured in an environmentally friendly way including low-volatile-organic-compound (VOC) materials. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E72 _ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 31 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Significant t with Than nt Mitigation Significant lNoIm act Incor orated Im act 2) Design all buildings to exceed California Building Code Title 24 energy standard including but not limited to any combination of: • Increased insulation. • Limit air leakage through the structure. • Incorporate Energy Star or better rated windows, space heating and cooling equipment, light fixtures, and appliances. • Landscape and develop the site utilizing shade, prevailing winds and landscaping. • Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems. • Install light colored "cool" roofs and cool pavements. • Install solar or light emitting diodes(LED's)for outdoor lighting. 3) Prepare a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the • project and include the following: • Install water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems and devices in compliance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. • Use reclaimed water for landscaping within the project if available and/or install the infrastructure to deliver and use reclaimed water. • Design building to be water efficient by installing water efficient fixtures and appliances including low flow faucets, dual flush toilets and waterless urinals/water heaters. • Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to non-vegetated surfaces. 4) Reuse and recycle construction and demolition waste. Provide interior and exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste in public areas. Educate employees about reducing waste and about recycling. b) The proposed project is the construction and operation of a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet. No other applicable plans, policies, or regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emission apply to the project. The 2010 General Plan Update included adopted policies and Standard Conditions that respond to the Attorney General and the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA). The General Plan policies and Standard Conditions guide infill and sustainable development reliant on • pedestrian connections, re-use and rehabilitation of existing structures, link transportation opportunities, promote development that is sensitive to natural resources and incentivizes denser mixed use projects that maximizes diverse opportunities. The proposed project will incorporate several design features including: water efficient landscaping; shade trees; Rev 2-26-13 __ Item C—E73 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 32 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With ThanIssues and SupportingInformation Sources: Signifiant Litigation Significant No Impact Inco orated Impact Impact bike racks; walkways that provide accessibility to public sidewalks; and preferential parking for carpools/vanpools and therefore is consistent with the policies of the General Plan. The General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) analyzed the impacts of GHG's and determined that GHG emissions would be cumulatively considerable, which would be a significant unavoidable adverse cumulative impact. A Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The proposed project would not hinder the State's GHG reduction goals established by Assembly(AB) 32 and therefore would be less than a significant impact. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to greenhouse gases generated by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. S. HAZARDS AND WASTE MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? C) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within 1/4 mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) where such a plan has not been adopted., within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? Rev 2-26-13 - Item C—E74 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 33 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially wan Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Comments: a) The proposed project is a hotel and does not include the use of hazardous materials or volatile fuels. The City participates in a countywide interagency coalition, which is considered a full service Hazardous Materials Division that is more comprehensive that any other in the State. The City has an Emergency Operations Plan that meets State and Federal requirements and is in the process of updating the approved 2005 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous materials and/or waste will reduce the potential for significant impacts to a level less-than-significant. No adverse impacts are expected. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. • 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to hazards caused, and/or waste materials generated by, those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. b) The proposed project is a hotel and does not include the use of hazardous materials or volatile fuels. The City participates in a countywide interagency coalition, which is considered a full service Hazardous Materials Division that is more comprehensive than any other in the State. The City has an Emergency Operations Plan that meets State and Federal requirements and is in the process of updating the approved 2005 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous materials or volatile fuels will reduce the potential for significant impacts to a level less-than-significant. No adverse impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development. Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the • same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E75 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877,.DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 34 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su PP g ources:ortin Information SPotentially nt With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Inco orated Impact Impact that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to hazards caused, and/or waste materials generated by, those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. C) There is no school located within 1/4 mile of the project site. The nearest school to the project site, The Ontario Center (Elementary) School, is about 1.36-miles to the west at 835 N. Center Avenue in the City of Ontario. However, as noted above in 8.a and 8.b above, the proposed project is a hotel and does not include the use of hazardous materials or volatile fuels. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels'and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to hazards caused, and/or waste materials generated by, those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. d) The proposed project is not listed as a hazardous waste or substance materials site. Recent site inspections did not reveal the presence of discarded drums or illegal dumping of hazardous materials. No impact is anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to hazards caused, and/or waste materials generated by, those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E76 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 35 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No —Impact Incorporated Impact Impact e) The site is located within an Airport Land Use Plan according to the General Plan Figure PS-7 and General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.8-1 and is within 2 miles of a public airport. The project site is located about 1.6 miles northeast of the Ontario Airport and is offset north of the flight path. Per FAR Part 77, Subpart C, any object with a height of 200 feet above the established airport elevation would be an obstruction to air navigation. The airport is at an established elevation of 925 feet above sea level (ASL). The proposed building has a pad elevation of about 1,048 feet (maximum) and, when combined with the overall height of the building of about 45 feet (maximum), will have a height of about 168 feet above the established airport elevation. No impact is anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and.motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other • parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to airport land use plans caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. f) There are no private airstrips within the City. The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located about 2.5 miles to the west of the City's westerly limits. No impact is anticipated. g) The City has a developed roadway network that provides emergency access and evacuation routes to existing development. The site has access to existing roadways. The City's Emergency Operation Plan, which is updated every three years, includes policies and procedures to be administered by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in the event of a disaster. Because the project includes at least two points of public street access and is required to comply with all applicable City codes, including local fire ordinances, no adverse impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review • by the City, the impact (if any) to emergency access plans and evacuation routes caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E77 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 36 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentiallywith Than Significant A�itigafion Significant Na Impact Incorporated Impact Impact h) Rancho Cucamonga faces the greatest ongoing threat from wind-driven fires in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone foundin in the northern part of the City; however, the proposed project site is not located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone according to General Plan Figure PS-1. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to the exposure of people or structures to wildfire risk caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. 9. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project.- a) roject.a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses. or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on-or off-site? e) . Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed ( ) ( ) ( ) (_) the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ( ) (✓) ( ) 1 ( ) Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E78 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 37 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially will, Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) that would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? D Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Comments: a) Water and sewer service is provided by the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD). The project is designed to connect to existing water and sewer systems. The State of California is authorized to administer various aspects of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act. The General Construction Permit treats any construction activity over 1 acre as an industrial activity, requiring a permit under the State's General NPDES permit. The State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB), through the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Santa Ana Region, administers these permits. • Construction activities covered under the State's General Constructionermit include ude removal of vegetation, grading, excavating, or any other activity for new development or significant redevelopment. Prior to commencement of construction of a project, a discharger must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to obtain coverage under the General Permit. The General Permit requires all dischargers to comply with the following during construction activities, including site clearance and grading: • Develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that would specify Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent construction pollutants from contacting storm water and with the intent of keeping all products of erosion from moving off-site into receiving waters. • Eliminate or reduce non-storm water discharges to storm sewer systems and other waters of the nation. • Perform inspections of all BMPs. Waste discharges include discharges of storm water and construction project discharges. A construction project for new development or significant redevelopment requires an NPDES permit. Construction project proponents are required to prepare an SWPPP. To comply with the NPDES, the project construction contractor will be required to prepare an SWPPP during construction activities, and a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)for post-construction operational management of storm water runoff. The applicant has submitted a WQMP, prepared by RMA-Riverside, Inc. on October 6, 2014 which identifies BMPs to minimize the amount of pollutants, such as eroded soils, entering the drainage • system after construction. Runoff from driveways, roads and other impermeable surfaces must be controlled through an on-site drainage system. BMPs include both structural and non-structural control methods. Structural controls used to manage storm water pollutant Rev 2-26-13 Item C-E79 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 38 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With, ThanIssues and Supporting Information Sources: Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Inco orated Impact Impact levels include detention basins, oil/grit separators, and porous pavement. Non-structural controls focus on controlling pollutants at the source, generally through implementing erosion and sediment control plans, and various Business Plans that must be developed by any businesses that store and use hazardous materials. Practices such as periodic parking lot sweeping can substantially reduce the amount of pollutants entering the storm drain system. The following mitigation measures are required to control additional storm. water effluent: Construction Activities: 1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit to the Building Official for approval, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading Plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in Southern California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame. 3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there is rainfall or other runoff. 4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site. 5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality Management Plan prepared by RMA-Riverside, Inc. on October 6, 2014 to reduce pollutants during construction entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. Post- Construction Operational: 6) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality Management Plan prepared by RMA-Riverside, Inc. on October 6, 2014 to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 7) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for Rev 2-26-13 Item C=E80 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 39 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentialwith Than Significanntt With Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact a minimum of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of grading permits. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to.have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact(if any)to water quality standards or waste discharge requirements caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. b) According to CVWD, approximately 35 percent of the City's water is currently provided from water supplies coming from the underlying Chino and Cucamonga Groundwater • Basins. CVWD complies with its prescriptive water rights as managed by the Chino Basin Watermaster and will not deplete the local groundwater resource. The proposed project will not deplete groundwater supplies, nor will it interfere with recharge because it is not within an area designated as a recharge basin or spreading ground according to General Plan Figure RC-3. Development of the site will require the grading and excavation, but would not affect the existing aquifer, estimated to be about 300 to 470 feet below the ground surface. As noted in the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.9), continued development citywide will increase water needs but will not be a significant impact. CVWD has plans to meet this increased need to the year 2030. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to groundwater supplies or groundwater recharge caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. • c) The project will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape proposed on the site; however, the project will not alter the course of any stream or river. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E81 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 40 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant With Significant No Impact Incorporated Jmpact Im act All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows. The project design includes landscaping of all non-hardscape areas to prevent erosion. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. Therefore, the project will not result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site. The impact is not considered significant. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact(if any)to drainage,pattems that results in erosion caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. d) The project will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape proposed on a site; however, the project will not alter the course of any stream or river. All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. Therefore, increase in runoff from the site will not result in flooding on-or off-site. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment . DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development.districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to..100..percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are'submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to drainage patterns that results in flooding caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. e) The project will cause changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff because of the amount of new building and hardscape proposed on a site; however, all runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows. The project will not result in substantial Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E82 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 41 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentiallyignifnt with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Im act Incorporated Impact Impact additional sources of polluted runoff. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. Therefore, increase in runoff from the site will not result in flooding on- or off-site. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to existing or planned stormwater drainage systems caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. • f) Grading activities associated with the construction period could result in a temporary increase in the amount of suspended solids in surface flows during a concurrent storm event, thus resulting in surface water quality impacts. The site will be undergoing significant redevelopment; therefore, the project is required to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to minimize water pollution. The following mitigation measures shall be implemented: Gradina Activities: 1) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City Building Official for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004. 2) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit. • General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E83 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 42 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: Fowith Than pp g Signnificantificant With Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact(if any)to water quality caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. g) No housing units are proposed with this project: No adverse impacts are expected. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to housing due to flood hazards caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. h) The project site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Figure PS-5. No adverse impacts are expected. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development.district.. The maximum.FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to flood flow patterns caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary,the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. i) The Rancho Cucamonga area is flood protected by an extensive storm drain system designed to adequately convey floodwaters from a 100-year storm event. The system is substantially improved and provides an integrated approach for regional and local drainage flows. This existing system includes several debris dams and levees north of the Rev 2-26-13 -Item C—E84 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 43 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Im act Im act City, spreading grounds, concrete-lined channels, and underground storm drains as shown in General Plan Figure PS-6. The project site is not located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Figure PS-5. No adverse impacts are expected. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to flooding caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. j) There are no oceans, lakes, or reservoirs near the project site. The Rancho Cucamonga area sits at the base of the steep eastern San Gabriel Mountains whose deep canyons • were cut by mountain streams. Numerous man-made controls have been constructed to reduce the mudflow impacts to the level of non-significance within the City. This existing system includes several debris dams and levees north of the City, and spreading grounds both within and north of the City. No adverse impacts are expected. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. 10. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project. a) Physically divide an established community? ( ) ( � ( � (✓) b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, a general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E85 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 44 Less Than Significant Less Potentially With ThanIssues and Supporting Information Sources: Significant Mitigation. Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact C) Conflict.with any applicable habitat conservation plan ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) or natural community conservation plan? Comments: a) The project site is located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street. The site is generally characterized by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) station to the north, hotels to south and west, and an industrial office building and another hotel to the east, on the opposite side of Pittsburgh Avenue. The proposal is for the construction and operation of a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and 105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet(2.08 acres). The site will be developed with a hotel that will be similar to the hotels on the adjoining parcels. No adverse impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to established communities caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. b) The project site land use designation is Industrial Park. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan with the exception of the maximum floor area ratio(FAR) for which a General Plan Amendment (related file: DRC2014-00877) is under review to permit the FAR for hotels and motels to be 1.0. The proposed project does not interfere with any policies for environmental protection, SCAG's Compass Blueprint, or SCAG's Regional Comprehensive Plan. The proposal is for the construction and operation of a 4- story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and 105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet(2.08 acres). The site will be developed with a hotel that will be similar to the hotels on the adjoining parcels. The development of the site will be consistent-with the land use designations as described in the Development Code and General Plan. The minimum building, parking lot, and wall setbacks; dock and storage area screening; and landscape coverage are consistent with the Development Code and the General Plan. As such, no impacts are anticipated. General. Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E86 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 45 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to any land use plan, policy, or regulation caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. C) The project site is located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street. The site is generally characterized by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) station to the north, hotels to south and west, and an industrial office building and another hotel to the east, on the opposite side of Pittsburgh Avenue. The project site is not located within any habitat conservation or natural community plan area. According to General Plan Figure RC-4 and Section 4.10 of the General Plan FPEIR, the project site is within an area of sensitive biological resources - Delhi Sands Flower Loving Fly(DSFLF). Per the Habitat Suitability Evaluation prepared by EnviroPlus Consulting on July 2, 2014, Brian Drake, a biologist permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Section 10 (a) (1) (A) permit number TE-006328-5 expiring 1/23/2018) to survey for the federally endangered Deihl Sands Flower-loving Fly(DSFLF; Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalls) conducted a habitat suitability evaluation of Parcel 11 (APN 0229-341-11), a 2-acre site in Rancho Cucamonga, California on May 12, 2014. The site was part of a larger protocol survey area that was conducted in 2001 and 2002 and called the Bixby Ranch site. No DSFLF were found during those surveys. Mr. Drake found that the soils at the site were generally compacted and contaminated with asphalt and cobble and inconsistent with Delhi series fine sands on which DSFLF depend and therefore not suitable DSFLF habitat. At the request of Gilbert Goodlett, Geary Hund, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service entomologist visited the site on June 4 and concurred with the determination that the site was not suitable for DSFLF. Mr. Hund's.letter of concurrence is included on pages 2 and 3. As a result, project implementation would have no impact on this resource. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact(if any) to candidate, sensitive, or special status species caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. • Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E87 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 46 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than PP g Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact 11. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result. in the loss of availability of a known mineral ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the State? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important ( } ( ) ( ) (✓) mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Comments: a) The site is not designated as a State Aggregate Resources Area according to the City General Plan, Figure RC-2 and Table RC-1; therefore, there is no impact. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently,the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to mineral resources caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. b) The site is not designated by the General Plan, Figure RC-2 and Table RC-1, as a valuable mineral resource recovery site;therefore, there is no impact. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently,the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to mineral resources caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E88 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 47 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact 12. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in ( ) ( ) (✓) ( ) excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ( ) (✓ ) ( ) ( ) ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? C) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? • f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Comments: a) The project site is within an area of noise levels exceeding City standards according to General Plan Figure PS-9 at build-out. The project site is located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street. The principal source of noise that would impact the project site is traffic. Both of the aforementioned streets are relatively minor with relatively light traffic. The project site is about 300 feet east of Milliken Avenue which is a major north-south traffic corridor and, the closest, major source of traffic noise. The hotel will not be significantly impacted by noise as occupancy of the hotel will be highest in the evening when traffic level on adjoining streets, and the corresponding traffic-generated noise, is significantly less than the traffic level in the day when the hotel would be largely vacant. Also, due to the presence of another hotel and other buildings between the project site and Milliken Avenue, traffic noise will be further attenuated by the bulk of these buildings. Therefore, the noise impact will be less than significant. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded ® that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other Rev 2-26-13 Item C=E89 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 48 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: Potentially With " Than Pp g Significant Mitigation Significant No I act Inco orated Impact Impact parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to noise caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented b) Noise generated by passenger vehicle traffic traveling to and from the site will be the primary source of noise from the project site. Most of the activities directly related to the hotel, with the exception of, for example, recreational activity in the pool area, will be conducted within the building. The nearest noise sensitive receptor is a hotel located to the south about 20 feet from the south property line of the project site. As noted above, the principal source of noise in the area is traffic traveling along Milliken Avenue and, therefore, the noise generated by the project will be less than significant. In any event, the mitigation measures listed below will further reduce interior noise levels: 1) Business operations shall maintain a noise level at 60dB or less during the hours of 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. No loading and unloading activities including opening, closing, or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other similar objects between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to residential areas. The measures listed under 12.d also will further reduce exterior and interior noise levels to less-than-significant levels. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently,the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact(if any)due to excessive ground borne vibration or noise caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. C) Noise generated by passenger vehicle traffic traveling to and from the site will be the primary source of noise from the project site. Most of the activities directly related to the hotel, with the exception of, for example, recreational activity in the pool area, will be conducted within the building. The nearest noise sensitive receptor is a hotel located to the south about 20 feet from the south property line of the project site. As noted above, the principal source of noise in the area is traffic traveling along Milliken Avenue and, therefore, the noise generated by the.project will be less.than significant. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E90 - Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 49 ® Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentiallywith Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Im act General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to increased ambient noise levels caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. d) The General Plan FPEIR(Section 4.12) indicates that during a construction phase, on-site stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, and construction equipment, will generate noise exceeding City standards. The following measures are provided to mitigate the short-term noise impacts: • 1) Prior to the issuance of any grading plans a construction-related noise mitigation plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. The Plan shall depict the location of the construction equipment and how the noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction. 2) 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. 3) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050, as measured at the property line. Developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050. Monitoring at other times may be required by the Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards,then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted. 4) Stationary construction noise sources such as generators or pumps must be located at least 100 feet from sensitive land uses, as feasible, or at maximum distance when necessary to complete work near sensitive land uses. This mitigation measure must be implemented throughout construction and may be periodically monitored by the Director of Community and Economic Development, or designee during routine inspections. ® 5) Construction staging areas must be located as far from noise sensitive land uses as feasible. This mitigation measure must be implemented throughout Rev 2-26-13 -Item C-E91 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 50 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: Potentially with Than PP g Significant Mtigation Significant No Impact Incorporated. Impact Impact construction and may be periodically monitored by the Director of Community and Economic Development, or designee during routine inspections. 6) 'Throughout construction, the contractor shall ensure all construction equipment is equipped with included noise attenuating devices and are properly maintained. This mitigation measure shall be periodically monitored by the Director of Community and Economic Development, or designee during routine inspections. 7) Idling equipment must be turned off when not in use. This mitigation measure may be periodically monitored by the Director of Community and Economic Development, or designee during routine inspections. 8) Equipment must be maintained so that vehicles and their loads are secured from rattling and banging. This mitigation measure may be periodically monitored by the Director of Community and Economic Development, or designee during routine inspections. The preceding mitigation measures will reduce the disturbance created by on-site construction equipment but do not address the potential impacts because of the transport of construction materials and debris. The following mitigation measure shall then be required: 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 developer shall prepare a noise mitigation plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes and include appropriate noise mitigation measures. To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. e) The site is located within an airport land use plan and is one-mile from a public airport. The Project is located approximately one mile north of the Ontario Airport and is offset north of the flight path. No impact is anticipated. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E92 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 51 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Im act General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e' 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have,operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) due to excessive noise levels generated by airports in the vicinity of those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. f) The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2.5 miles to the west of the City's westerly limits. No impact is anticipated. 13. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project. a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Comments: a) The project is located in a predominantly developed area and will not induce population growth. Once constructed, the proposed project will have a limited number of employees; hence, will not create a demand for additional housing as a majority of the employees will likely be hired from within the City or surrounding communities. No significant impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally • differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project' located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review Rev 2-26-13 --- Item C—E93 Initial Study for. City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 52 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Su ortin Information Sources: Potentially With Than PP g Significant hLtigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact by the City, the impact (if any) due to population growth caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. b) The project site is vacant land and, therefore, there will be no displacement of housing or people. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City .of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to existing housing caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary,the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. C) The project site is vacant land and, therefore, there will be no displacement of housing or people. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented 14. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? b) Police protection? C) Schools? Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E94 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 53 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Thar, Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact d) Parks? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) e) Other public facilities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Comments: a) The project site is located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street and would be served by Fire Station#4 at 11297 Jersey Boulevard located about 0.85-mile to the north of the site. The project will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. Standard conditions of approval from the Uniform Building and Fire Codes will be placed on the project to lessen the future demand and impacts to fire services. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded • that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to fire protection services caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. b) Additional police protection is not required as the addition of the project will not change the pattern of uses within the surrounding area and will not have a substantial increase in property to be patrolled as the project site is within an area that is regularly patrolled. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to police protection services caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. • c) The site is in a developed area currently served by the Cucamonga School District and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District. The project will be required to pay School Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E95 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 54 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With rnan PP g Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Inco orated Impact Impact Fees as prescribed by State law prior to the issuance of building permits. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact(if any) to schools caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. d) The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The nearest park is the Rancho Cucamonga Sports Complex at 8378 .Rochester Avenue located approximately 1.37 miles north of the project site. The project will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. A standard condition of approval will require the developer to pay Park Development Fees. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact(if any) to parks caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. e) The proposed project will utilize existing public facilities. The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The project will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. Cumulative development within Rancho Cucamonga will increase demand for library services. According to the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.14), there will be a projected increase in library space demand, but with the implementation of standard conditions the increase in Library Services would be mitigated to less-than-significant impact. Additionally, the Paul A. Biane Library has an additional 14,000 square foot shell of vacant library space that is planned for future Library use. The proposed project is consistent with the General Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E96 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 55 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. Therefore no adverse impact is expected. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to other public facilities caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. 15. RECREATION. Would the project.- a) roject.a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) • regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Comments: a) The site is in a developed area, currently served by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The nearest park is the Rancho Cucamonga Sports Complex at 8378 Rochester Avenue located approximately 1.37 miles north of the project site. This project is not proposing any new housing or large employment generator that would cause an increase in the use of parks or other recreational facilities. A standard condition of approval will require the developer to pay Park Development Fees. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the. • amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to recreational facilities caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E97 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 56 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No -impact Inco oratetl Impact Impact b) Refer to 15.a above. 16. TRANS PORTATIONITRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non-motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) program, including, but not limited to a level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? C) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that result in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses(e.g.,farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities. Comments: a) The proposed project is the construction and operation of a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and 105 rooms. Per the to the Trip Generation and Distribution Analysis prepared by Arch Beach Consulting on April 16, 2014, implementation of the proposed project will generate 789 daily trips, 61 weekday AM peak hour trips (38 inbound, 23 outbound), and 65 weekday PM peak hour trips (30 inbound, 35 outbound). As noted in the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.16), continued development will contribute to the traffic load in the Rancho Cucamonga area. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPE1R was prepared and impacts evaluated. The project is in an area that is mostly developed with street improvements existing or included in project design. The project will not create a substantial increase in the number of vehicle trips, traffic volume, or congestion at intersections. The project site will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site per City roadway standards. In addition, the City has established a Transportation Development fee that must be paid by the applicant prior to issuance of building permits. .Fees are used to fund roadway improvements necessary to support adequate traffic circulation. No impacts are anticipated. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E98 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 57 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to the performance of the transportation/traffic circulation system caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. . b) Per the Trip Generation and Distribution Analysis prepared by Arch Beach Consulting on April 16, 2014, implementation of the proposed project will generate 789 daily trips, 61 weekday AM peak hour trips (38 inbound, 23 outbound), and 65 weekday PM peak hour trips (30 inbound, 35 outbound). A qualitative assessment of the addition of 61 AM peak hour trips and 65 PM peak hour trips, when distributed through the project vicinity, would result in a maximum of 43 AM and 46 PM peak hour trips at the intersection of Milliken Avenue and 4th Street. Using the 50-trip criteria that is the City's basis for requiring the preparation of a traffic impact analysis, the proposed project would not require the preparation of a traffic impact analysis or comprehensive traffic impact assessment. As a result, based on the traffic generation potential of the proposed project, there will not be a significant impact to the surrounding transportation system. In November 2004, San Bernardino County voters passed the Measure I extension which requires local jurisdictions to impose appropriate fees on development for their fair share toward regional transportation improvement projects. On May 18, 2005, the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted a Comprehensive Transportation Fee Schedule updating these development impact fees. As a result, the San Bernardino County Congestion Management Agency waived the Congestion Management Plan (CMP) Traffic Impact Analysis reporting requirement. This project will be required, as a condition of approval, to pay the adopted transportation development fee prior to issuance of building permit. The project is in an area that is mostly developed with all street improvements existing. The project will not negatively impact the level of service standards on adjacent arterials. The project will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded • that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E99 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 58 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentiallywin, Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Im aft _] amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to a congestion management program caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. C) Located about one mile north of the Ontario Airport, the site is offset'north of the flight path and will not change air traffic patterns. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent): The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of. a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to air traffic patterns caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary,the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. d) The project is in an area that is mostly developed. The project will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site. The project design does not include any sharp curves or dangerous intersections or farming uses. The project will, therefore, not create a substantial increase in hazards because of a design feature. No impacts are anticipated.. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally.ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) of transportation design features associated with those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. e) The project will be designed to provide access for all emergency vehicles during construction and upon completion of the project and will therefore not create an inadequate emergency access. No impacts are anticipated. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E100 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 59 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Im act General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to emergency access caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. f) The design of the project includes, or the project will be conditioned to provide, features supporting transportation and vehicle trip reduction including bicycle racks at the main entrance area, preferential parking for car/vanpools, pedestrian connections to the public sidewalks, etc. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment • DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. 17. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project. a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause • significant environmental effects? Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E101 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 60 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: PotentiallyignifaWith Than pp g Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with Federal, State, and local statutes and ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) regulations related to solid waste? Comments: a) The proposed project is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-1 and RP-4 treatment plants. The RP-1 capacity is sufficient to exceed the additional development within the western and southern areas of the City. The RP-4 treatment plant has a potential ultimate capacity of 28 mgd which is considered more than adequate to capacity to treat all increases in wastewater generation for buildout of the General Plan. The project is required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water .Quality Control Board regarding wastewater. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment . DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e.' 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50,and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to wastewater treatment requirements caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. b) The proposed project is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga and RP-1 located within the City of Ontario, neither of which is at capacity. The project is required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently,the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the Rev 2-26-13 - - Item C—E102 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 61 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to wastewater treatment facilities caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. C) All runoff will be conveyed to existing storm drain facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same • development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to storm water drainage facilities caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. d) The project is served by the CVWD water system. There is currently a sufficient water supply available to the City of Rancho Cucamonga to serve this project. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to water supplies caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E103 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 62 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact e) The proposed project is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant. located within Rancho Cucamonga and RP-1 located within City of Ontario, neither of which is at capacity. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently,the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact(if any)to wastewater treatment capacity caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. f) Solid waste disposal will be provided by the current City contracted hauler who disposes the refuse at a permitted landfill with sufficient capacity to handle the City's solid waste disposal needs. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will.allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same- development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts Out generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the.impact (if any) to landfill capacity.caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. g) This project complies with Federal, State, and local statutes and regulations regarding solid waste. The City of Rancho Cucamonga continues to implement waste reduction procedures consistent with AB 939. No impacts are anticipated. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E104 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 63 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated impact Impact that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to solid waste statutes and regulations caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. 18. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) • limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the-effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? C) Does the project have environmental effects that will ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Comments: a) The project site is located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street. The site is generally characterized by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) station to the north, hotels to south and west, and an industrial office building and another hotel to the east, on the opposite side of Pittsburgh Avenue. The project site is not located within any habitat conservation or natural community plan area. According to General Plan Figure RC-4-and Section 4.10 of the General Plan FPEIR, the project site is within an area of sensitive biological resources - Delhi Sands Flower Loving Fly(DSFLF). Per the Habitat Suitability Evaluation prepared by EnviroPlus Consulting on July 2, 2014, Brian Drake, a biologist permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Section 10 (a) (1) (A) permit number TE-006328-5 expiring 1/23/2018) to survey for the federally endangered Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly(DSFLF,• Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis) conducted a habitat suitability evaluation.of Parcel 11 (APN 0229-341-11), a 2-acre site in Rancho Cucamonga, California on May 12, 2014. The site was part of a larger protocol survey area that was conducted in 2001 and 2002 and called the Bixby Ranch site. No DSFLF were found during those surveys. Mr. Drake • found that the soils at the site were generally compacted and contaminated with asphalt and cobble and inconsistent with Delhi series fine sands on which DSFLF depend and therefore not suitable DSFLF habitat. At the request of Gilbert Goodlett, Geary Hund, U.S. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E105 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 64 Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentianwith Than Significantt With Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Fish and Wildlife Service entomologist visited the site on June 4 and concurred with I the determination that the site was not suitable for DSFLF. Mr. !-fund's letter of concurrence is included on pages 2 and 3. As the project site is located in an urban area with no natural communities, no riparian habitat exists on-site. Also, the site does not does not contain large,contiguous natural open space areas nor wetland habitat. There are no trees on the project site. As a result, project implementation would have no impact on biological resources. The project site has not been identified as a "Historic Resource" per the standards of Rancho Cucamonga Development Code 17.18 (Historic Preservation). The City contacted the San Bernardino County Museum on January 27, 2015 for a historical resources review. Per the San Bernardino County Museum, there are no previously inventoried historical resources recorded within or adjacent to the project area. Furthermore, based on available information, the potential for the presence of historical resources — prehistoric/historic archaeological resources, historic resources, cultural landscapes, and ethnic resources — within the project area is "low". The Initial Study identified potentially significant impacts to cultural resources. Mitigation measures contained in this Initial Study will ensure impacts are at.less-than-significant levels. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those.of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude-the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the impact (if any) to biological and/or cultural resources caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be- implemented. b) __If the proposed project were approved, then the applicant would be required to develop the site in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. The 2010 General Plan was adopted along with the certification of a Program FEIR, Findings of Fact, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for significant adverse environmental effects of build-out in the City and Sphere-of-Influence. The City made findings that adoption of the General Plan would result in significant adverse effects to Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forest Resources, Air Quality, Climate Change and Mineral Resources. Mitigation measures were adopted for each of these resources; however, they would not reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels. As such, the City adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations balancing the benefits of development under the General Plan Update against the significant unavoidable adverse impacts (CEQA Guidelines Section 15092 and 15096(h)). These benefits include less overall traffic volumes by developing mixed-use projects that will be pedestrian friendly and conservation of valuable natural open space. With these findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, no further discussion or evaluation of cumulative impacts is required. Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E106 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 I Page 65 General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the cumulative impacts (if any) caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. C) Development of the site would not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. The Initial Study identifies construction-related emissions of criteria pollutants as having a potentially significant impact. Proposed mitigation measures would further reduce emission levels. Additionally, impacts resulting from air quality would be short-term and would cease once construction activities were completed. Mitigation measures contained in this Initial Study will ensure impacts are at less-than- significant levels. General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 will allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0, i.e. 100 percent, within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally • permitted in the City. Currently, the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels is the same as the maximum FAR that applies to any other building proposed within the same development district. The maximum FAR varies among the subject development districts but generally ranges between 0.50 and 1.0 (50 to 100 percent). The City has concluded that the FAR for hotels and motels should be 1.0 (100 percent) since hotels and motels have operating characteristics and technical requirements that are unique and generally differ from those of a typical commercial or industrial building. The adoption of the amendments do not preclude the review by the City of any project located on other parcels within the City. When the applications for those projects are submitted for review by the City, the environmental effects caused by those projects will be evaluated and, if necessary, the applicable mitigation measures will be implemented. EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier PEIR or Negative Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive and/or have been attached (on a CD) to this document for review: (T) General Plan FPEIR (SCH#2000061027, Certified May 19, 2010) • (T) General Plan FEIR (SCH#2000061027, Certified October 17, 2001) Rev 2-26-13 Item C—E107 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 66 (T) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update (SCH#88020115, certified January 4, 1989) (T) Industrial Area Specific Plan EIR (Certified September 19, 1981) (T) Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis (Vista Environmental, April 25, 2014) (T) Habitat Suitability Evaluation (EnviroPlus Consulting,July 2, 2014) (T) Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly[Focused Adult Survey] (EnviroPlus Consulting, November 8, 2001) (T) Trip Generation and Distribution Analysis (Arch Beach Consulting, April 16, 2014) (T) Water Quality Management Plan (RMA-Riverside, Inc. on October 6, 2014) Rev 2-26-13 _ _ ...._.....__.._ Item C—E108 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879 and DRC2014-00232 Page 67 APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would occur. Applicant's Signature: Date: Print Name and Title: Rev 2-26-13 Item C-E109 City of Rancho Cucamonga irl MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Project File No.: DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879, and DRC2014-00232 This Mitigation Monitoring Program(MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code). Program Components -This MMP contains the following elements: 1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and the procedure necessary to ensure compliance.The mitigation measure conditions of approval are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project. 2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be reported. 3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring • progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon recommendations by those responsible for the program. Program Management- The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project planner, assigned by the Planning Director, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the conditions (mitigation)that relate to that department. Procedures -The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. 1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants'fees, incurred by the City in performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant. 2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached hereto. This procedure designates who will take action,what action will be taken and when,and to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address: City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive • Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Item-C—E110 Mitigation Monitoring Program DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879, and DRC2014-00232 Page 2 3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed,as determined by the project planner or responsible City department,to monitor specific mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner. 4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of development. 5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP Reporting Form. 6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions. An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel. 7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring afterwritten notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented. 8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department. The Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time. 9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether the.particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director or Planning Director prior to the issuance of building permits. _ Item C—E111 • • • MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART Ill) Project File No.: General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877, Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879, and Development Review DRC2014-00232 Applicant: Peter Bhakta, Woodbridge Hospitality, Inc. Initial Study Prepared by: Mike Smith, Associate Planner Date: February 26, 2015 Mitigation Measures No./ Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance Section 3—Air Quality ShortTerm (Construction) Emissions 1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in PD C Review of plans A/C 2/4 good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is being r, properly serviced and maintained as per 3 manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance n records shall be available at the construction site i for City verification. m 2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the PD/BO C Review of plans C 2 ^J developer shall submit Construction Plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low-emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by .the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff. 3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed PD C Review of plans A/C 2/4 performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high-volume, low-pressure spray. 4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance BO B Review of plans A/C 2 standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108. Page 1 of 13 Mitigation Measures No./ Responsible ,Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for implementing Action for.'Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance 5) All construction equipment shall comply. with BO C Review of plans AIC 214 SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions: • Reestablish ground cover on the BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 construction site through seeding and watering. • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 roads. Phase grading to prevent the BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 susceptibility of large areas to erosion over extended periods of time. • Schedule activities to minimize the BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 amounts of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods. Dispose of surplus excavated material in BO C Review of plans A 4 accordance with local. ordinances and use sound engineering ractices. • Sweep streets according to a schedule BO C During construction A 4 3 established by the City if silt is carried n over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result ofihauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of w construction. • Suspend grading operations during high BO C During construction A 4 winds (i.e., wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 requirements.' • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard BO C During Construction A 4 ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means. 6) The site shall be treated with water or other BO C During construction A 4 soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB)) daily to reduce Particulate Matter (PM,o)emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. 7) Chemical soil-stabilizers(approved by SCAQMD BO C During construction A 4 and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive Page 2 of 13 • Mitigation Measures No.I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PMio emissions. 8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric Bp C Review of plans A/C 4 or clean alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible. 9) The construction contractor shall ensure that BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. Long Term Emissions 10) Provide preferential parking to high occupancy PD C Review of plans A/C 2/3 vehicles and shuttle services. 11) Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and PD C Review of plans A/C 2/3 reduce thermal load with automated time clocks or occupant sensors. 12) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant PD C Review of plans A/C 2/3 species to reduce water consumption and to 3 provide passive solar benefits. n rn 13) Provide lighter color roofing and road materials PD C Review of plans A/C 2/3 and tree planting programs to comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-01 measure. 14) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post Bp C Review of plans A 4 signs requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes). 15) All industrial and commercial facilities shall PD C Review of plans A/C 2/3 designate preferential parking for vanpools. 16) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 PD C Review of plans D 213 or more employees shall be required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas. 17) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 PD C Review of plans D 2/3 or more employees shall be required to configure their operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to the extent reasonably feasible. Page 3 of 13 Mitigation Measures No.I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance A.�Z d" 'R P 4.T-eV rcest, If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will: • Enact interim measures to protect PD/130 C Review of report AID 3/4 undesignated sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value. • Consider establishing provisions to PD/130 C Review of report A/D 3/4 require incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal 3 point. r) I Pursue educating the public about the PD/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 M archaeological heritage of the area. Ln Prepare a mitigation plan consistent with P/D B/C Review of AID Section 21083.2 Archeological resources Plans/Report During of CEQA to eliminate adverse project Construction effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, including but not limited to, avoiding archeological sites, capping or covering site with soil, planning the site as a park or green space or paying an in-kind mitigation fee. • Prepare a technical resources PD C Review of report A/D 3/4 management report, documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report, with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving. Page 4 of 13 Mitigation Measures No.l Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance 2) The applicant shall contact the Gabrieleno PD B Prior to Construction D 2 Band of Mission Indians—Kizh(Kit'c)Nation to discuss monitoring of the project to ensure that prehistoric archaeological resources that may be encountered during grading are protected or preserved for study. The applicant shall submit the results of this consultation to the City prior to issuance of permits for grading of the site. 3) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or PD B Review of report AID 4 animal fossils) are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation 3 measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring) n that may be appropriate. Where mitigation M monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to, the following °1 measures: • Assign a paleontological monitor, trained PD B Review of report A/D 4 and equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities. • Should fossils be found within an area BO B/C Review of report A/D 4 being cleared or graded, divert earth- disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find. • Prepare, identify, and curate all PD D Review of report D 3 recovered fossils fordocumentation in the summary report and transfer to an Page 5 of 13 Mitigation Measures No.! Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date linitials Non-Compliance appropriate depository San Bernardino County Museum). • Submit summary report to City of Rancho PD D Review of report D 3 Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy to the report to San Bernardino County Museum. Sectionf6—.Geology.and Soils 1) The site shall be treated with water or other BO C During construction A 4 soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re- planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible. 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept BO C During construction A 4 according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of 3 construction. n 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when BO C During construction A 4 wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM,o emissions from the site during such episodes. 4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by BO C During construction A 4 SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions. 77 Section 7—.Greenhouse Gas Emissions Short Term(Construction) GHG Emissions 1) The project must comply with all rules that BO C During construction A 4 assist in reducing short-term air pollutant emission in compliance with SCAWMD Rule 403 regarding fugitive dust including treating the site with water or other soil-stabilizing agent twice daily or replanting disturbed areas as quickly as possible. 2) The construction contactor shall select BO C During construction A 4 construction equipment based on low- Page 6 of 13 Mitigation Measures No./ Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance emission factors and high energy efficiency and submit a statement on the grading plan that ensures all construction equipment will be tuned and maintained in accordance with the manufactures' specification. 3) Trucks shall not idle continuously for more BO C During construction A 4 than 5 minutes. 4) Alternative fuel powered equipment shall be BO C During construction A 4 utilized in lieu of gasoline- or diesel-powered engines where feasible. 5) Construction should be timed so as not to BO C During construction A 4 interfere with peak-hour traffic. 6) Ridesharing and transit incentives shall be BO C During construction A 4 supported and encouraged for construction crew. Long Term (Operational) GHG Emissions 1) Construction and Building materials shall be BO A During Construction C 2 3 produced and/or manufactured locally. Use "Green Building Materials" such as materials M that are resource efficient, recycled, and manufactured in an environmentally friendly 00 way including low-volatile-organic-compound (VOC) materials. 2) Design all buildings to exceed California BO A During Construction C 2 Building Code Title 24 energy standard including but not limited to any combination of: • Increased insulation • Limit air leakage through the structure • Incorporate Energy Star. or better rated windows, space heating and cooling equipment, light fixtures, and appliances • Landscape and developed site utilizing shade, prevailing winds and landscaping • Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems Page 7 of 13 Mitigation Measures No.I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Com liance • Install light colored "cool" roofs and cool pavements • Install solar or light emitting diodes(LED's) for outdoor lighting. 3) Prepare a comprehensive water conservation PD B Review of Plans C/D 2 strategy appropriate for the project and include the following: • Install water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems and devices in compliance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. • Use reclaimed water for landscaping within the project if available and/or install the rt infrastructure to deliver and use reclaimed f D water. 3 n • Design building to be water efficient by M installing water efficient fixtures and appliances including low flow faucets, dual flush toilets and waterless urinals/water heaters. • Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to non-vegetated surfaces. 4) Reuse and recycle construction and CE A Review of plans C 2 demolition waste. Provide interior and exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste in public areas. Educated employees about reducing waste and about recycling. -H drol d Water'Quel ..Section.9 y . gy y. . . Construction Activities 1) Prior to issuance of grading permits,the permit BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 applicant shall submit to Building Official for approval, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that shall be Page 8 of 13 Mitigation Measures No.I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities entering,the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 included in the Grading Plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in Southern California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will rt be corrected through a remediation or m restoration program within a specified time 3 frame. M 3) During construction, temporary berms such as BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 N, sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to C prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there is rainfall or other runoff. 4) During construction, to remove pollutants, BO B/C/D Review.of plans A/C 2/4 street cleaning will be performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site. 5) The developer shall implement the BMPs BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 identified in the Water Quality Management Plan prepared by RMA-Riverside, Inc. on October 6, 2014- to reduce pollutants after. construction entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 controlling and minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage Page 9 of 13 Mitigation Measures No./ Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Compliance and stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum _. of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of grading permits. Grading Activities 1) Prior to issuance of building permits, the BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 214 applicant shall submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best Management Practices(BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by '+ the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004. M 3 2) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 n the applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent .M (NOI)to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be _ submitted to the City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit. : �+ ♦ i 1.. i T a � • v 3. v„ •i .. .. ....... .., .. . . I e. : ... .. ..,. .<.. „...:a .:...... .. ... ., .. ....... .. .... ... i, a at..Y .,r. 3 d<, at' '•sn.+a_ , y{'i. :.;.�,.... :•�€�. -,e,.,.-s...�.'i'. y, ,�':St`ts.. ...�>?tf.{...+..a,':�..L�.s i• -t;5:!! ...5. ,h..�...�.1.._3.,r .,.�-Y�x. .<.s..�„-..SS.::,yn?•�y`tt xa..4r:a_. _a... 4:: _ x�y.. '.Y':-�.��, i;�i..P�P. Exterior 1) Prior to the issuance of any grading plans a PD B Prior to Construction D 2 construction-related noise mitigation plan shall .be submitted to the City for review and. approval. The Plan shall depict the location of k the construction.equipment and how the noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction. Page 10 of 13 Mitigation Measures No.I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-Com fiance 2) Business operations shall maintain a noise PD E Ongoing as required A 7 level at 60clB or less during the hours of 10 PM until 7 AM. No loading and unloading activities including opening, closing, or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other similar objects between the hours of 10 PM and 7 AM in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to residential areas. Interior 1) Construction or grading shall not take place BO C During construction A 4 between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. 2) Construction or grading noise levels shall not BO C During construction A 4 exceed the standards specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050, as measured at the property line. The developer 3 shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise n level monitoring as specified in Development M Code Section 17.66.050. Monitoring at other N times may be required by the Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted. 3) Stationary construction noise sources such as CDD C During construction A 4 generators or pumps must be located at least 100 feet from sensitive land uses, as feasible, or at maximum distance when necessary to complete work near sensitive land uses. This mitigation measure must be implemented throughout construction and may be periodically monitored by the Director of Page 11 of 13 Mitigation Measures No./ Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance Community and Economic Development, or designee during routine inspections. 4) Construction staging areas must be located as PO/BO C During construction A 4/7 far from noise sensitive land uses as feasible. This mitigation measure must be implemented throughout construction and may be periodically monitored by the Director of Community and Economic Development, or designee during routine inspections. 5) Throughout construction, the contractor shall PO/BO C During construction A 4/7 ensure all construction equipment is equipped with included noise attenuating devices and are properly maintained. This mitigation measure shall be periodically monitored by the Director of Community and Economic Development, or designee during routine inspections. 6) Idling equipment must be turned off when not PO/BO C During construction A 4/7 3 in use. This mitigation measure may be n periodically monitored by the Director of M Community and Economic Development, or designee during routine inspections. w 7) Equipment must be maintained so that PO/BO C During construction A 4/7 vehicles and their loads are secured from rattling.and banging. This mitigation measure may be periodically monitored by the Director of Community and Economic Development, or designee during routine inspections. 8) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place PO/BO C During construction A 4/7 between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then the developer shall prepare a noise mitigation plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes: To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote Page 12 of 13 • • • Mitigation Measures No.! Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for -implementingAction for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance haul routes that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. Key to Checklist Abbreviations Responsible Person Monitoring Frequency Method of Verification Sanctions CDD-Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map PD-Planning Director or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy BO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4-Stop Work Order PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds FC-Fire Chief or designee 6-Revoke CUP 7-Citation ; ru 3 n I m N Page 13 of 13 RESOLUTION NO. 15-25 ® A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2014-00877,A REQUEST TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN TO PROVIDE A FLOOR AREA RATIO(FAR)OF 1.0 FOR HOTELS AND MOTELS IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT IN ORDER TO ALLOW MORE FLEXIBILITY IN THE SIZE OF THESE TYPES OF USES/DEVELOPMENTS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for the approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject General Plan Amendment request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 8th day of April 2015 the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: • 1. This Commission hereby specificallyfinds that all of the facts set et forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing April 8, 2015, including written and oral staff reports,togetherwith public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to properties within the Industrial Park land use designation. Properties within the Industrial Park land use designation are generally located between Foothill Boulevard, Rochester Avenue/Interstate 15, Hermosa Avenue, and 4th Street; and b. The maximum floor area ratio(FAR) currently permitted in the Industrial Park land use designation is 0.60 (60 percent); and C. The majority of the hotels and motels in the City are on properties located within the Industrial Park land use designation; and d. In order to ensure that opportunities for the development of hotels and motels are maximized on properties within the Industrial Park land use designation, it is proposed that the General Plan be amended, in conjunction with Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879,so that hotels and motels will be subject to a maximum floor area ratio of 1.0 (100 percent); and e. The section of the General Plan that will be amended is page LU-17 and will read as shown in Exhibit M of the Staff Report and in Attachment A of this resolution; and Item C—E125 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-25 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2014-00877 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA April 8, 2015 Page 2 f. This amendment will apply to hotels and motels only, and only within the Industrial Park land use designation; and g. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan. Increasing the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels from 0.60 (60 percent)to 1.0 (100 percent) is consistent with the land use designation of Industrial Park as hotels and motels are permitted within that land use designation; and h. This amendment promotes the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element. Increasing the maximum FAR that applies to hotels and motels from 0.60 (60 percent)to 1.0 (100 percent) will encourage commercial services that meet community needs, and encourage new development projects to build on vacant in-fill sites within a built-out area; and . i. This amendment would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding properties. The project site is bound on the north by a California Highway Patrol(CHP)station. To the south and west are hotels (Towne Place Suites by Marriot and Holiday Inn Express). To the east, on the opposite side of Pittsburgh Avenue, is an industrial office building and another hotel (Homewood Suites by Hilton). The zoning of the property and all properties surrounding it is Industrial Park (IP) District. The property and the properties to the east, west, and south are also within the Industrial Commercial Overlay District (ICOD). 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 subject properties within the Industrial Park land use designation are suitable for hotels and motels with a maximum floor area ratio of 1.0 (100 percent) as they are sufficiently large in land area to accommodate them,and are generally located in areas where hotel and motel development is logical and consistent with existing and potential office and commercial development on adjacent properties; and b. That the proposed General Plan Amendment would not have significant impacts on the environment nor the surrounding properties adjacent to properties within the Industrial Park land use designation. The amendment will not change any of the technical standards(building setbacks, building height, parking requirements, landscape coverage, etc.), design standards (architecture, site design, etc.), allowable land uses, and/or performance standards (noise, odors, hazardous materials, etc.) that currently apply to the subject properties; and C. That the proposed General Plan Amendment is in conformance with the General Plan. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan. Increasing the maximum FAR is consistent with land use designation of Industrial Park as hotels and motels are permitted within that land use designation and increasing the maximum FAR will encourage commercial services that meet community needs,and encourage new development projects to build on vacant in-fill sites within a built-out area. 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 that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program attached hereto,and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows: Item-C-E-126 - — _ - --- - - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-25 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2014-00877 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA April 8, 2015 Page 3 • a. Pursuant to the California Environmental'Qualit Act "CEQA" and the City's local Y ("CEQA") tY CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that,with the imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the,Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it,finds: (i)that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii)that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore recommends that the City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. • d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's recommendation 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,the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 as shown in Attachment A incorporated herein. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF APRIL 2015. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman • ATTEST: Candyce Burnett, Secretary Item C—E127 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-25 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2014-00877 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA April 8, 2015 Page 4 I, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed,and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 8th day of April 2015, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: - - — --Item C—E128 .. . _. 1. Victoria Gardens/Victoria Arbors 8. Industrial Area Specific Plan (Sub- Area 18) 2. Town Center(Foothill Boulevard and Haven Avenue) 9, Foothill Boulevard and Deer Creek Channel 3. Terra Vista 10. Haven Avenue and Church Street 4. Foothill Boulevard between Hermosa Site Avenue and Center Avenue 11. Western Gateway(Bear Gulch 5. Foothill Boulevard between Archibald Area) Avenue and Hellman Avenue 12. Foothill Boulevard and Cucamonga 6. Foothill Boulevard at Helms Avenue Channel Site and Hampshire Street 13. Historic Alta Loma(Amethyst Site) 7. Foothill Boulevard and Mayten Avenue Industrial Designations Industrial areas in Rancho Cucamonga benefit from their strategic location near the I- Revise to read as follows: 15 and 1-10 freeways, the Metrolink station, and railway lines. A variety of light "(Probable FAR of 0.40 industrial, business park, office, manufacturing, heavy industrial, and similar business and Maximum FAR of 0.60, and industrial uses have been established, providing diverse em I except Hotels/Motels opportunities for residents throughout the Inland Empire. T Industrial designations are established that continue to provide me ustrial development maximum FAR of 1.0)" opportunities. Industrial Park , , d .. :,•, x- -u... A a, The Industrial Park designation accommodates master-planned iry concentrations of light industrial, research and development businesses, green technology, and general and medical office uses. The designation also allows for limited convenience goods and services for employees and visitors. Industrial Park uses are typically labor intensive, meaning that the number of employees per acre is higher than uses involving mostly manufacturing or warehousing. The Industrial Park desiInation applies to major traffic corridors in the City, including 4 Street, Haven Avenue, Arrow Highway, and Foothill Boulevard, near the largest concentrations of civic and commercial activity. Industrial Park General Industrial (Probable FAR of 0.50 and Maximum FAR of 0.60) The General Industrial designation permits a wide range of industrial activities that include manufacturing, assembling, fabrication, wholesale supply, heavy commercial, green technology, and office uses. Where adjacent to residential uses, properties designated General Industrial should be designed for office uses, or site planning should incorporate buffering techniques to minimize noise and traffic impacts associated with the industrial activity. Heavy Industrial(Probable FAR of 0.40 and Maximum FAR of 0.50) The Heavy Industrial designation permits heavy manufacturing, compounding, processing or fabrication, warehousing, storage, freight handling, and truck services and terminals, as well as supportive service commercial uses. Heavy Industrial areas nity design, and Historic Resources DNGA GENERAL PLAN LU-17 Attachment A r+erAc-EMR • RESOLUTION NO. 15-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2014-00879, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PROVIDE A FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) OF 1.0 FOR HOTELS AND MOTELS IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT IN ORDER TO ALLOW MORE FLEXIBILITY IN THE SIZE OF THESE TYPES OF USES/DEVELOPMENTS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for the approval of Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 8th day of April 2015 the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. ® NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by 9 the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. , 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing April 8, 2015,. including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to the Industrial Park (IP) District. The Industrial Park (IP) District is generally located between Foothill Boulevard, Rochester Avenue/Interstate 15, Hermosa Avenue, and 4th Street; and b. The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) permitted in the Industrial Park (IP) District is currently 0.60 (60 percent); and C. Per Table 17.30.030-1 of the Development Code, hotels and motels are permitted (or conditionally permitted) in six (6) development districts in the City: Mixed Use (MU), Office Professional (OP), General Commercial (GC), Regional Related Commercial (RRC), Commercial Office (CO), and Industrial Park (IP); and d.' The majority of the hotels and motels in the City are in the Industrial Park (IP) District; ® e. In order to ensure that opportunities for the development of hotels and motels are maximized in the Industrial Park (IP) District, and make the floor area ratio requirements that apply to them consistent with some of the other Development Districts, it is proposed that the Development -Item C—E130__ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-26 DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2014-00879—CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA April 8, 2015 Page 2 Code be amended in conjunction with General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877, so that hotels and motels will be subject to a maximum floor area ratio of 1.0 (100 percent); and f. The Section of the Code that will be amended is Table 17.36.040-1 and will read as shown in Exhibit O of the Staff Report and in Attachment A of this resolution; and g. This amendment will apply to hotels and motels only, and only within the Industrial Park (IP) District; and h. The amendment will not change any of the technical standards (building setbacks, building height, parking requirements, landscape coverage, etc.), design standards (architecture, site design, etc.), allowable land uses, and/or performance standards (noise, odors, hazardous materials, etc.) that currently apply within the Industrial Park (IP) District; and i. The performance standards that apply to the Industrial Park (IP) District are the most restrictive of the performance standards that apply to the industrial district; and j. The proposed amendment will apply to all parcels within the Industrial Park (IP) District; and k. This request is in response to a proposed hotel of about 60,989 square feet on a parcel of about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres) in the Industrial Park (IP) District located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street -APN: 0229-341-11; and I. This Development Code Amendment is in conjunction with General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and, therefore, will conform to and not conflict with the General Plan, including without limitation, the Land Use Element thereof, and will provide for development in a manner consistent with the General Plan. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The proposed Development Code Amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan. Increasing the maximum FAR is consistent with the land use designation of Industrial Park as hotels and motels are permitted within that land use designation. Increasing the maximum FAR will encourage commercial services that meet community needs, and encourage new development projects to build on vacant in-fill sites within a built-out area; and b. The proposed Development Code Amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The amendment will not change any of the technical standards (building setbacks, building height, parking requirements, landscape coverage, etc.), design standards (architecture, site design, etc.), allowable land uses, and/or performance standards (noise, odors, hazardous materials, etc.) that currently apply to the subject properties; and c. The proposed Development Code Amendment is in conformance with the General Plan (as amended through General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877). Item C—E131 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-26 DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2014-00879—CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA April 8, 2015 Page 3 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, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby recommends the City • Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission recommends the City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's recommendation 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, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 as shown in Attachment A incorporated herein. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF APRIL 2015. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA • Item C—E132 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-26 DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2014-00879—CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA April 8, 2015 Page 4 BY: Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman ATTEST: Candyce Burnett, Secretary I, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission for the City.of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, ata regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 8th day of April 2015, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Item C—E133 Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Article III, Chapter 17.36 • C. Industrial Site Development Standards. General site development standards for Industrial Zoning Districts are listed in Table 17.36.040-1 (Development Standards for Industrial Zoning Districts). These development standards supplement the development standards in Article IV (Site Development Provisions) that apply to all zoning districts (e.g., parking, signs, landscaping, lighting). TABLE 17.36.040-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Development Standard/Zoning District IP GI MI/HI HI Lot Area(minimum)') 0.5 ac 0.5 ac 2 a�o 5 ac Lot Width(minimum)(3) 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft Setback(minimum distance between structure and property line in feet) (4) Front Yard See Table 17.36.040-2 Side Yard 5 ft(5) 5ft I5> 5ft c5) 5 ft(5) Street Side Yard(and rear yard abutting street) See Table 17.36.040-2 Rear Yard O ft(5) 0 ft.ts> O ft(5) O ft(5) Distance Between Buildings Primary Buildings Accessory Buildings Must meet current Building Code requirements Building Height(maximum in feet) Primary Buildings 35 ft at the front setback(6). Maximum height is 75 feet(7). Add (8) Accessory Buildings 14 ft 18 ft 18 24 ft Floor Area Ratio(maximum ratio of building to lot square footage Floor Area Ratio 40-60% 0% n/a 40-50% Open Space Requirement(minimum percentage of open space per parcel or project) Open Space/Landscape Area 15% 10% 10%(2)/ 10%(2)/5% Other Performance Standards(see Chapter 17.66) A C Table Notes: (1) Condominium Lots. Condominium lots and lots within an approved Master Planned Development are exempt from required minimum parcel size and dimension requirements. (2) The following applies within 1,000 feet of Arrow Route:minimum 2-acre lot area; rea;and the 10'/9 minimum landscape a "B"level Performance Standards(Chapter 17.66). (3) Setbacks shall be the minim um required under the City's currently adopted Building Code. (4) Setback shall be increased to 45 feet when abutting a residential property line. (5) See Table 17.36.040-2 for parcels abutting special boulevards as indicated in Figure 17.36.040-1 (Special Streetscape Requirements). (6) Buildings exceeding 35 feet high shall be set back an additional 1 ft.from the front setback for each 1 ft. of height up to a maximum.setback of 70 feet. (7) Heights over 75 feet may be permitted with a Conditional use Permit. Add Table Note #8 here (see below) . D. Other Miscellaneous Industrial Development Standards. • ma (8) For Hotels and Motels, the ximum floor area ratio is 1.0 (100 percent) ,Attachment 17.36-19 Item C-E134 RESOLUTION NO. 15-27 • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232, A PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A 4-STORY HOTEL WITH A FLOOR AREA OF 60,989 SQUARE FEET WITH 105 ROOMS ON A VACANT PARCEL OF ABOUT 91,000 SQUARE FEET(2.08 ACRES) IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK (IP) DISTRICT, WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT(ICOD) LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF PITTSBURGH DRIVE, NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH MISSION VISTA DRIVE, ABOUT 700 FEET NORTH OF 4TH STREET;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF— APN:0229- 341-11. A. Recitals.' 1. Woodbridge Hospitality, Inc.filed an application forthe approval of Development Review DRC2014-00232 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 8th day of April 2015 the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. • NOW THEREFORE,O E, itis 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 April 8, 2015, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to a parcel located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street; and b. The parcel has an area of about 91,000 square feet(2.08 acres)and is about 289 feet (east-west) by about 308 feet (north-south); and C. The parcel is vacant and is dominated by short grasses/shrubs; and d. The project site is bound on the north by a California Highway Patrol(CHP)station. To south and west are hotels (Towne Place Suites by Marriot and Holiday Inn Express). To the east, on the opposite side of Pittsburgh Avenue, is an industrial office building and another hotel (Homewood Suites by Hilton); and Item C—E135 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-27 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 Page 2 e. The zoning of the property and all properties to surrounding it is Industrial Park(IP) District. The property and the properties to the east, west, and south are also within the Industrial Commercial Overlay District (ICOD); and f. The applicant proposes to construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and 105 rooms. The hotel will operate as a Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot; and g. The parking requirement for hotels is one parking stall per unit/room and two parking stalls for the manager/employees. The required parking for the proposed hotel is 107 parking stalls; 108 parking stalls will be provided; and h. The proposed hotel has a floor area of 60,989 square feet. As the area of the project site is about 91,000 square feet(2.08 acres),the building will have a floor area ratio(FAR)of 67 percent(60,989/91,000=0.67). As the FAR of the proposed hotel exceeds the maximum FAR of 0.60 (60 percent) that is permitted in the Industrial Park (IP) District per Figure LU-2 of the General Plan and Table 17.36.040-1 of the Development Code, General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 are being presented to the Planning Commission in conjunction with the subject application in order to establish a higher maximum FAR that will be specific to hotels and motels. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission,hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The proposed project is in accord with the General Plan(subject to the approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877), the objectives of the Development Code (subject to the approval of Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879), and the purposes of the Zoning District in which the site is located. The proposal is to construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and 105 rooms. The underlying General Plan designation is Industrial Park. b. The proposed project, 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 potential land uses that would be associated with this project are consistent with the land uses within the vicinity where it is located and the expectations of the community. The zoning of the property and all properties to surrounding it is Industrial Park (IP) District. The property and the properties to the east, west, and south are also within the Industrial Commercial Overlay District (ICOD); C. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code, except maximum Floor Area Ratio,for which a Development Code Amendment (related file: DRC2014-00567) is being presented in order to allow the floor area ratio to be greater than 0.60 (60 percent). The proposed development otherwise complies with all other standards outlined in the Development Code and the design and development standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the City including building and parking setbacks, building height,average landscape depth, parking, landscape coverage, site planning, and architecture. 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 adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the - Item C—E136 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-27 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 Page 3 • findings as follows: a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA")and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that,with the imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i)that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission furtherfinds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings and prior to the approving Development Review DRC2014-00232, the Planning Commission hereby recommends the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources.Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore • recommends the City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's recommendation 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 attached standard conditions incorporated herein by this reference. Planning Department 1) Approval of Development Review DRC2014-00232 is contingent upon City Council approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879 and their adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts, the Mitigation Monitoring Program and all mitigations contained therein for all project components. Item C—E137 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-27 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 Page 4 Environmental Mitigation Air Quality 1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers'specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City verification. 2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits,the developer shall submit o construction plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall .provide evidence that low-emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMID) as well as City Planning Staff. 3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high-volume, low-pressure spray. 4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted' in SCAQMD Rule 1108. 5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions: • Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and watering. • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. • Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over extended periods of time. • Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods. • Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local ordinances and use sound engineering practices. • Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result.of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. • Suspend grading operations during high winds(i.e.,wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements. Item C—E138 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-27 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 Page 5 ® Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means. 6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB])daily to reduce Fine Particulate Matter(PM,o)emissions,in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. 7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions. 8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible. 9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. 10) Provide preferential parking to high occupancy vehicles and shuttle services. 11) Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and reduce thermal load with ® automated time clocks or occupant sensors. 12) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce water consumption and to provide passive solar benefits. 13) Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and tree planting programs to comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-01 measure. 14) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged periods(i.e., in excess of 10 minutes). 15) All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential parking for vanpools. 16) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas. 17) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to configure their operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to the extent reasonably feasible. Cultural Resources 1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to Item C—E139 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-27 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 Page 6 monitor construction activities,to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will: • Enact .interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value. • Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal point. • Pursue educating the public approximately the archaeological heritage of the area. • Prepare a mitigation plan consistent with Section 21083.2 Archaeological resources of CEQA to eliminate adverse project effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, including but not limited to, avoiding archaeological sites, capping or covering sites with soil, planning the site as a park or green space or paying an in-kind mitigation fee. • Prepare a technical resources management report,documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving. 2) The applicant shall contact the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians— Kizh (Kit'c) Nation to discuss monitoring of the project to ensure that prehistoric archaeological resources that may be encountered during grading are protected or preserved for study.. The applicant shall submit the results of this consultation to the City prior to issuance of permits for grading of the site. 3) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures(i.e., paleontological monitoring)that may be appropriate. Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate,the program must include, but not be limited to, the following measures: • Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities. • Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has C-E140 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-27 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 Page 7 completed salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find. • Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for documentation in the summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino County Museum). • Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy to the report to the San Bernardino County Museum. Geology and Soils 1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible. 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. • 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM,o emissions from the site during such episodes. 4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions. Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1) The project must comply with all rules that assist in reducing short-term air pollutant emission in compliance with SCAWMD Rule 403 regarding fugitive dust including treating the site with water or other soil- stabilizing agent twice daily or replanting disturbed areas as quickly as possible. 2) The construction contractor shall select construction equipment based on low emission factors and high energy efficiency and submit a statement on the grading plan that ensures all construction equipment will be tuned and maintained in accordance with the manufactures' specification. 3) Trucks shall not idle continuously for more than 5 minutes. • 4) Alternative fuel powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline- or diesel-powered engines where feasible. Item C—E141 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-27 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232-WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 Page 8 5) Construction should be timed so as not to interfere with peak-hour • traffic. 6) Ridesharing and transit incentives shall be supported and encouraged for construction crew. Long Term (Operational) GHG Emissions 7) Construction and Building materials shall be produced and/or manufactured locally. Use "Green Building Materials" such as materials that are resource efficient, recycled,and manufactured in an environmentally friendly way including low-volatile-organic-compound (VOC) materials. 8) Design all buildings to exceed California Building Code Title 24 energy standard including but not limited to any combination of: • Increased insulation • Limit air leakage through the structure • Incorporate Energy Staror better rated windows, space heating and cooling equipment, light fixtures, and appliances • Landscape and developed site utilizing shade, prevailing winds and landscaping • • Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems • Install light colored "cool" roofs and cool pavements • Install solar or light emitting diodes (LED's)for outdoor lighting. 9) Prepare a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the project and include the following: • Install water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems and devices in compliance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. • Use reclaimed water for landscaping within the project if available and/or install the infrastructure to deliver and use reclaimed water. • Design building to be water efficient by installing water efficient fixtures and appliances including low flow faucets, dual flush toilets and waterless urinals/water heaters. • Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to non- vegetated surfaces. 10) Reuse and recycle construction and demolition waste. Provide interior and exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste in public areas. Educated employees about reducing waste and -about recycling. C-E142 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-27 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 Page 9 • Hydrology and Water Quality 1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit to Building Official for approval of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in grading plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in southern California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame. 3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there is rainfall or other runoff. 4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site. 5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality Management Plan prepared by RMA-Riverside, Inc. October 6, 2014 to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of grading permits. Grading Activities: 7) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best • Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent Item C-E143 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-27 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 Page 10 practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004. 8) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent(NOI)to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number)shall be submitted to the City Building Official. for coverage under the. NPDES General Construction Permit. Noise 1) Prior to the issuance of any grading plans a construction-related noise mitigation plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. The Plan shall depict the location of the construction equipment and how the noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction. 2) Business operations shall maintain a noise level at 60dB or less during the hours of 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. No loading and unloading activities including opening, closing,or other handling of boxes,crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other similar objects between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to residential areas. 3) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. 4) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050,as measured at the property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050. Monitoring at other times may be required by the Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building Official. If noise. levels exceed the above standards, then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted. 5) Stationary construction noise sources such as generators or pumps must be located at least 100 feet from sensitive land uses,as feasible, or at maximum distance when necessary to complete work near sensitive land uses. This mitigation measure must be implemented throughout construction and may be periodically monitored by the Item C—E144 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-27 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 Page 11 Director of Community and Economic Development,or designee during routine inspections. 6) Construction staging areas must be located as far from noise sensitive land uses as feasible. This mitigation measure must be implemented throughout construction and may be periodically monitored by the Director of Community and Economic Development,or designee during routine inspections. 7) Throughout construction, the contractor shall ensure all construction equipment is equipped with included noise attenuating devices and are properly maintained. This mitigation measure shall be periodically monitored by the Director of Community and Economic Development, or designee during routine inspections. 8) Idling equipment must be turned off when not in use. This mitigation measure may be periodically monitored by the Director of Community and Economic Development, or designee during routine inspections. 9) Equipment must be maintained so that vehicles and their loads are secured from rattling and banging. This mitigation measure may be periodically monitored by the Director of Community and Economic Development, or designee during routine inspections. ® 10) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips(counting both to and from the construction site), then the developer shall prepare a noise mitigation plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes. To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF APRIL 2015. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman ATTEST: Candyce Burnett, Secretary • Item C—E145 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-27 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232—WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 Page 12 I, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed,and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 8th day of April 2015, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Item C-E146 Conditions of Approval CUCAbfONGA Community Development Department Project#: DRC2014-00232 CEQA2014-00017, PMT2015-00619 Project Name: 105 ROOM HOTEL///W/S PITTSBURGH + MISSION VISTA Location: . -022934111-0000 Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review, Commercial New Construction ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- A. ROJECT:A. Plannina Deyartment 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval 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. • 3. 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 $2,260.00. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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, the Specific Plan, Master Plan and the Community Plan Printed:3/24/2015 www.CityofRC.us - Item C—E147 Project# DRC2014-00232 CEQA2014-00017, PMT2015-00619 Project Name: 105 ROOM HOTEL///W/S PITTSBURGH + MISSION VISTA Location: -022934111-0000 Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review, Commercial New Construction ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: A. Planning Deaartment 9. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department review and approved prior to the issuance of Building Permits. 10. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved by 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. 11. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all California Building Code and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Services Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance and final acceptance granted prior to occupancy. 12. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved. use has commenced,whichever comes first 13. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. 14. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall condition would result, the developer .shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all contiguous property owners at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences along the project perimeter. 15. Revised Site Plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits. 16. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours. 17. The lighting fixture design shall compliment the architectural program. It shall include the plaza area lighting fixtures, building lighting fixtures(exterior), and parking lot lighting fixtures. 18. Signs shall be conveniently posted for"no overnight parking"and for"employee parking only." Printed:3/24/2015 www.CityofRC.us Page 2 of 11 .. ........ _ Item C—E148 Project#: DRC2014-00232 CEQA2014-00017, PMT2015-00619 Project Name: 105 ROOM HOTEL///W/S PITTSBURGH + MISSION VISTA Location: -022934111-0000 Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review, Commercial New Construction ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. A. Planninq Department 19. All operations and businesses shall be conducted to comply with the following standards which shall be incorporated into the lease agreements for all tenants: a. Noise Level - All commercial activities shall not create any noise that would exceed an exterior noise level of 65 dB during the hours of 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. and 70 dB during the hours of 7 a.m. until 10 P.M. b. Loading and Unloading - No person shall cause the loading, unloading, opening, closing, or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other similar objects between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless otherwise specified herein, in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to a residential area. 20. Provide for the following design features in each trash enclosure, to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. a. Architecturally 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. 21. 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. 22. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main building colors. 23. 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. 24. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet. 25. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 17 feet long with a required 1-foot overhang (e.g., over a curb stop). • 26. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. Printed:3/24/2015 wwwZtyofRC.us Page 3 of 11 Item C—E149 Project#: DRC2014-00232 CE=014-00017, PMT2015-00619 Project Name: 105 ROOM HOTEL///W/S PITTSBURGH +MISSION VISTA Location: -022934111-0000 Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review, Commercial New Construction ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: A. Planning Deaartment 27. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided at a rate equivalent to 5 percent of all required motorized vehicle parking, with a minimum of one rack with a capacity for two bicycles. 28. Category 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for office. buildings and other non-residential development. 29. For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are responsible for. the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and maintained in healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage. 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. 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. A minimum of 20 percent of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30 percent within commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees-24-inch box or larger. 33. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking stalls. 34. 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. 35. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department. . 36. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82. 37. 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. www.City0fRC.US Page 4 of 11 Printed:3/24/2015 Item-C—E150 Project#: DRC2014-00232 CEQA2014-00017, PMT2015-00619 Project Name: 105 ROOM HOTEL///W/S PITTSBURGH + MISSION VISTA Location: -022934111-0000 ® Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review, Commercial New Construction ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: A. Planning Department 38. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the Planning Director in the amount of $729 prior to the issuance of Building Permits, guaranteeing satisfactory performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be considered grounds for forfeit. 39. The applicant shall comply with all Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Board and Federal EPA water requirements. 40. Approval is for the construction of a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet with 105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres) in the Industrial Park (IP) District, Industrial Commercial Overlay District (ICOD) located on the west side of Pittsburgh Drive, near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street;APN: 0229-341-11. 41. Downspouts shall not be visible from the exterior on any elevations of the building. All downspouts shall be routed through the interior of the building walls. 42. All Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department Connections (FDC) required and/or • proposed shall be installed at locations not within direct view or line-of-sight of the office comer of the building. The specific locations of each DDC and FDC shall require the review and approval of the Planning Department and Fire Construction Services/Fire Department. All Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department Connections (FDC) are to be screened behind a 4-foot high block wall. These walls shall be constructed of decorative masonry block such as slumpstone or stackstone or poured in-place concrete with design elements incorporated to match the building. 43. The output surface (face) of all lamp heads on wall-mounted light fixtures and the light standards shall be parallel to the ground in order to eliminate glare and minimize lighting on adjacent properties. The maximum height of light standards, including the base, measured from the finished surface is 25 feet. 44. Approval of this application is contingent on the approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2014-00877 and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00879. 45. All ground-mounted equipment, including utility boxes, transformers, and back-flow devices, shall be surrounded by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches -on-center. All ground-mounted equipment shall be painted dark green except as directed otherwise by the Fire Department. 46. All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or similarly dark color. 47. Decorative paving shall be provided at each vehicle entrance to the site, behind the public right-of-way. These decoratively paved areas shall extend from the front property line to the setback line and have a width equal to that of the driveway. Printed:3/24/2015 www.CityofRC.us Page 5 of 11 Item C—E151 Project#: DRC2014-00232 CEQA2014-00017, PMT2015-00619 Project Name: 105 ROOM HOTEL///W/S PITTSBURGH + MISSION VISTA Location: -022934111-0000 Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review, Commercial New Construction ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. B. Engineering Services Department 1. Easements for public sidewalks placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City. 2. Pittsburgh Avenue frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Industrial Collector" standards as required and including: a. Protect or provide curb and'gutter, sidewalk and street lights, as required. b. Proposed driveway approach shall conform to Std. Dwg.•101, Type C. c. Provide curbside drain outlet per City Standards. d. Protect existing R26(s) signs along Pittsburgh Avenue e. Provide traffic signing and striping, as required. 3. The sidewalk shall wrap at the back of the proposed drive approach and shall cross the drive approach at the zero curb face. 4. Street improvement plans, prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Alternatively, revisions can be made to existing street improvement plans Drawing Numbers 769 and 1337 respectively,to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 5. Site is located within Assessment District 82-1 and therefore exempt from payment of drainage fees. 6. 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. 7. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to. Pittsburgh Avenue Sidewalk Drive Approach Printed:3/24/2015 www.cityofRc.us Page 8 of 11 - Item.0-E152- __ Project#: DRC2014-00232 CEQA2014-00017, PMT2015-00619 Project Name: 105 ROOM HOTEL///W/S PITTSBURGH + MISSION VISTA Location: 7R-29341 Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review, Commercial New Construction ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. B. Engineering Services Department 8. 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-0f--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 galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified. e. Access ramps for the disabled• shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City 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. 9. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting Districts shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer. 10. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adjacent areas. 11. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards. Easements shall be provided as required. 12. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. • Printed:3/24/2015 W W W.CAYOfRC.us Page 7 of 11 Item C–E 153 Project#: DRC2014-00232 CEQA2014-00017, PMT2015-00619 Project Name: 105 ROOM HOTEL///W/S PITTSBURGH + MISSION VISTA Location: -022934111-0000 Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review, Commercial New Construction ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. B. Ennineering Services Department 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. Prior to the issuance of Building Permits, a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 50 percent of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department when the first Building Permit application is submitted to the Building and Safety Services Department. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or demolition project E. Grading Section 1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The Grading and Drainage Plan(s) shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual Grading and Drainage Plan. 2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of Califomia to perform such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for review. Plans shall implement design recommendations per said report. 3. A geologic reportshall be prepared by a qualified Engineer or Engineering Geologist and submitted at the time of application for Grading and Drainage Plan review. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a dust control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 7. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review, that plan shall be a separate plan/permit from Precise Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit. www.CityofRC.us Page 8 of 11 Printed:3/24/2015 Item C—E154 ._ . Project#: DRC2014-00232 CEQA2014-00017, PMT2015-00619 Project Name: 105 ROOM HOTEL N/W/S PITTSBURGH + MISSION VISTA Location: -022934111-0000 Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review, Commercial New Construction ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: E. Grading Section 8. A drainage study showing a 100-year, AMC 3 design storm event for on-site drainage shall be prepared and submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and approval for on-site storm water drainage prior to issuance of a grading permit. All reports shall be wet signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record. 9. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage easements prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 10. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain written permission from the adjacent property owner(s) to construct wall on property line or provide a detail(s) showing the perimeter wall(s) to be constructed offset from the property line. 11. The Final Grading and Drainage Plan shall show the accessibili path from the tY p 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. 12. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on-site construction where possible, and provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings. • 13. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way or adjacent private property. 14. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the, latest adopted California Plumbing Code. 15. The maximum parking stall gradient is 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be constructed per the, current adopted California Building Code. 16. Roof storm water is not permitted to flow over the public parkway and shall be directed to an under parkway culvert per City of Rancho Cucamonga requirements prior to issuance of a grading permit. 17. This project snail comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California Building Code. 18. 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:3/24/2015 www.CityofRC.us Page 9 of 11 Item C—E155 Project# DRC2014-00232 CEQA2014-00017, PMT2015-00619 Project Name: 105 ROOM HOTEL///W/S PITTSBURGH + MISSION VISTA Location: -022934111-0000 Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review, Commercial New Construction ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.- E. ROJECT:E. Grading Section 19. 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. 20. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy the engineer of record shall certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP) best management practices (BMP) devices. 21. The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall include a copy of the project Conditions of Approval. 22. 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. 23. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification Number(WDID). . 24. All roof drainage flowing to the public right of way (Pittsburgh Avenue)• must drain under the sidewalk through a parkway culvert approved by the Engineering Department 25. The applicant shall provide a copy of EPA Form 7520-16 (inventory of Injection Wells) with the Facility ID Number assigned to the Building and Safety Services Department Official prior to issuance of the Grading Permit. 26. The land owner shall provide an inspection report by a qualified person/company on a biennial basis for the 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 prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner. 27. Prior to issuance of 'a wall permit, on engineered combination garden/retaining walls along the property boundary the structural calculations for the wall shall assume a level toe/heel at the adjacent off-site property (i.e. a manufactured slope is not present). WWW.CitfofRC.us Page 10 of 11 Printed:3/24/2015 Item C—E156 Project#: DRC2014-00232 CEQA2014-00017, PMT2015-00619 Project Name: 105 ROOM HOTEL//l W/S PITTSBURGH + MISSION VISTA Location: -022934111-0000 Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review, Commercial New Construction ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: E. Gradina Section 28. Prior to issuance of a wall permit, a copy of the Grading Special Conditions of Approval shall be included within the engineered wall plans and calculations. 29. Prior to removing fences or walls along common lot lines and prior to constructing walls along common lot lines the applicant shall provide a letter from the adjacent property owner(s) allowing work on the adjacent property. 30. The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the underground infiltration chambers 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. Printed:3/24/2015 www.CityofRC.us Page 11 of 11 Item C—E157 s i State of California.-Natural Resources Agency EDMUND G.BROWN Jr. Governor DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE CHARLTON H.BONHAM,Director Inland Deserts Region 3602 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite C-220 Ontario, CA 91764 (909)484-0459 www.wildlife.ca.gov I April 02, 2015 Mike Smith Associate Planner City of Rancho Cucamonga 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 i Subject: Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879, and DRC2014-0023.2 Project State Clearinghouse No. 2015031011 Dear Mr. Smith: The Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Initial Study(IS) and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)for the DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879, and DRC2014-00232 Project (Project) [State Clearinghouse No. 2015031011]. The Department is responding to the IS and MND as a Trustee Agency for fish and wildlife resources (California Fish and Game Code Sections 711.7 and 1802, and the California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] Guidelines Section 15386), and as a Responsible Agency regarding any discretionary actions (CEQA Guidelines Section 15381), such as the issuance of a Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement (California Fish and Game Code Sections 1600 et seq.) and/or a California Endangered Species Act (CESA) Permit for Incidental Take of I Endangered, Threatened, and/or Candidate species (California Fish and Game Code __... __. .Sections-2080 and 2080A). _ ... ....... ............. ............ ............... .... ...._..__.._. Proiect Description N •n � The Project is located within the Industrial Park District, west of the intersection of i Pittsburgh Drive and Mission Vista Drive, about 700 feet north of 4th Street; Assessor's Parcel Number(APN) 02.29-341-11. i The City of Rancho Cucamonga proposes to amend the General Plan and Development Code to allow hotels and motels to have a floor area ratio of 1.0 within the development districts where they are permitted or conditionally permitted in the City, and to review a proposal to construct a 4-story hotel with a floor area of 60,989 square feet and 105 rooms on a vacant parcel of about 91,000 square feet (2.08 acres). i Conserving Caffonda s Wild(Ife Since 1870 I Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879., and DRC2014-00232 Project SCH No. 2015031011 Page 2 of 3 i Biological Resources and Impacts Following review of the Biological Resources section of the IS, the Department identified a number of questions, comments and concerns, and requests that each of these be addressed prior to adoption of the proposed MND. The Department's questions, comments, and concerns include: 1. Please note that it is the Project proponent's responsibility to comply with all applicable laws related to nesting birds and birds of prey. Migratory non-game native bird species are protected by international treaty under the MBTA, as amended (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.). In addition, sections 3503, 3503.5, and 3513 of the FGC stipulate the following: Section 3503 states that it is unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird, except as otherwise i provided by FGC or any regulation made pursuant thereto;.Section 3503.5 states that is it unlawful to take, possess, or destroy any birds in the orders Falconiformes or Strigiformes (birds-of-prey)or to take, possess, or destroy the nest or eggs of any such bird except as otherwise provided by FGC or any j regulation adopted pursuant thereto; and Section 3513 states that it is unlawful to I take or possess any migratory nongame bird as designated in the MBTA or any part of such migratory nongame bird except as provided by rules and regulations I adopted by the Secretary of the Interior under provisions of the MBTA. Take is defined in FGC Section 86 as "hunt, pursue, catch, capture or kill, or attempt to hunt, pursue, catch, capture or kill." 1 The Department encourages the Lead Agency to complete nesting bird surveys regardless of time of year to ensure compliance with all applicable laws related to nesting birds and birds of prey. Please note that nesting bird surveys should be carried out over the.entire project site, not just areas with trees and shrubs, as some species nest directly on the ground. Furthermore, the Department _ _ recommends that nesting bird surveys be completed within three (3) days of __...................._ ............ ..__._.._.. ground disturbing activities, as instances of nesting could be missed otherwise. 2. The Project site occurs in an area that has supported burrowing owls, and may itself support suitable burrowing owl habitat. The Department recommends that the City follow the recommendations and guidelines provided in the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (Department i of Fish and Game, March 2012); available for download from the Department's website: https://www.dtg.ca.gov/wildlife/nongame/survey monitor html. i e j r Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration j DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879., and DRC2014-00232 Project I SCH No. 2015031011 j Page 3 of 3 The Department expects that the City will follow the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl'Mitigation, which specifies that the steps.for project impact evaluations include: a. A habitat assessment; b. Surveys; and c. An impact assessment As stated in the Staff Report on Burrowing Ow!Mitigation, the three progressive I steps are effective in evaluating whether a project will result in impacts to burrowing owls, and the information gained from the steps will inform any subsequent avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures. Habitat assessments are conducted to evaluate the likelihood that a site supports burrowing owl. Burrowing owl surveys provide information needed to determine the potential effects of proposed projects and activities on burrowing owls, and to j avoid take in accordance with FGC sections 86, 3503,.and 3503.5. 1 mpact assessments evaluate the extent to which burrowing.owls and their habitat may I be impacted, directly or indirectly, on and within a reasonable distance of a proposed CEQA project activity or non-CEQA project. i The Department requests to be notified should any burrowing owls be found I onsite. The Department also requests to be consulted prior to any exclusion of owls from their burrows. The Department appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Initial Study and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the DRC2014-00877, DRC2014-00879, and DRC2014-00232 Project (SCH No. 2015031011), and requests that the City address the Department's comments and concerns prior to adoption of the MND. If you should have any questions pertaining to these comments, please contact Gabriele. Quillman.at..(909) 980-3818 or-at gabriele.quillman@wild life.ca..gov. Sincerely, r acN itRegional Manager cc: State Clearinghouse, Sacramento Special Olympics w RLD Ilk 4` GAMES RANCHO CUCAMONGA LOS ANGELES 2015 HOST TOWN 2015 Special Olympic World Games @ LA2015 �4. l • 7,000 Athletes from 177 Countries will be Welcomed to Southern California 's • Over 100 Host Towns from San Diego to San VW Luis Obispo • Athletic Games will be held in Los Angeles a . starting July 25t" • Rancho Cucamonga will host a Delegation of 98 for three days: July 21 - 24 y L. Host Town Role — July 21 - 25 ,�; Spec1al Olympics LD GAMES RWHO **A�. LOS ANGELES 2015 CUCAN+ONCA • Welcome the Athletes & their Delegation HOST TOWN • Share the beauty and amenities of Rancho Cucamonga • Provide Practice Sites for the Athletes • Host Community Events to show Rancho Cucamonga's support • In partnership with the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau along with our local hotels. V . ..�1•. s • � (47 BankofAmerica special Olympics v OfficialWORLD GAMES ` A Y LOS4NGELES 201, yir Ontario Host TownI • Seychelles — Africa L • I q •• ' Special Olympics ' ' GAMES LOS ANGELES 2015 Sunday — July 19th • • Law Enforcement Torch Run . • Riverside — Redlands — Rancho Cucamonga 1 • 2:10 pm Arrive Victoria Gardens Runners will run South on Day Creek / Jack Benny Drive to Stadium • 2:50 pm Ceremony at LoanMart Field / Epicenter Complex • 3:30 pm Ceremony Concludes — Run 1.5 miles to waiting bus .y �I Olympics ��'i'RLD � -'el Olympics SP GAMES D ,a ,PS,MGEII:SYP,S fES 5 mpics Cote d1voire * "Ivory Coast" — West Africa Executive Director of Special , 0 Special OlYmPics Olympics• 9 MES • : in the Delegation including Athletes, Coaches and Staff S G A. .paaal o W�,:: Volunteer Recruitment - - • Interpreters: French & Arabic !NU • Medical Trained/Experience • Various Dates / Times Identified • Posted onto the City Volgistics System • Coordination efforts from Church of Latter Day Saints Tuesday — July 21st • Arrival to LAX gaud i h � Y _ • Hotel Check-In • RC Quakes Baseball i t - ry�f"ri Wednesday — July 22nd • Ontario Town Center for Torch Run Festivities Ontario Fury slated to join athletes • Private Lunch and Fun at Gameworks • Dinner at Shakey's Pizza Thursday — July 23rd u ' • Training Activities Athlete Practice j E Various sites in and outside of the city i • Lunch hosted at LDS Ward • Community Event — "Route 66" Themed at LDS Ward • Ontario Convention Center Hosted Dinner Friday - 24th Jul Y 24 A4iq • Check-out of Hotels • Community Pancake Breakfast — RC Fire Fighters Central Park • Farewell Send-Off Special Send-Off • World Games Fan Route - � I 4 - sections _. . 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I ,.. ,T:�y • �,1I l .-i' . ,' '�•I�; f il, ltr a 'r; •Ir • ri ,r. , '.-.1'i 1-Ii}rt y +4 1 .�41 t-`II)1• i A I , 11` a e_I •yi : /�ii•e l' 4'-1 11 1.1•r a a 1 -i 4 �,.e '1 � • I . r4'. el 1 - I • / f.. :, - .. tl - - J- f PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-27 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2014-00232 —WOODBRIDGE HOSPITALITY, INC. April 8, 2015 Page 6 Biological 1) A preconstruction nesting survey shall be conducted three (3) days prior to the commencement of vegetation removal, soil disturbance, grading, and/or construction on the project site. If nests are discovered, they should be avoided through establishment of an appropriate buffer setback,as determined by a qualified wildlife biologist and consistent with California Department of Fish and Wildlife(CDFW)protocols.The temporary "no construction"area would have to be maintained until the nest has completed its cycle, as determined by a qualified wildlife biologist. Once the nest cycle is complete and all nestlings have fledged and left the nest, then construction in the area could resume. Cultural Resources 1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities,to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will: • Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value. • Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal point. • Pursue educating the public approximately the archaeological heritage of the area. • Prepare a mitigation plan consistent with Section 21083.2 Archaeological resources of CEQA to eliminate adverse project effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, including but not limited to, avoiding archaeological sites, capping or covering sites with soil, planning the site as a park or green space or paying an in-kind mitigation fee. • Prepare a technical resources management report,documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving. 2) The applicant shall contact the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians— Kizh (Kit'c) Nation to discuss monitoring of the project to ensure that prehistoric archaeological resources that may be encountered during grading are protected or preserved for study. The applicant shall 4r, 4 j5 HA VEN MANA GEMENT SERVICES (909)930-9750 1910 S. ARCHIBALD AVENUE, SUITE S, ONTARIO,CA 91761 FAX(909)930-9498 March 30, 2015 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Planning Department APR 0 1 2015 City of Rancho Cucamonga P.O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 RECEIVED - PLANNING Q?Cwq. 0crc32 A To Whom It May Concern: Haven Management Services is the manager for the Bixby Business Park Owners' Association ("BBPOA") that encompasses twelve parcels south of 6`h Street between Milliken Avenue and Pittsburgh Drive. We recently learned that Woodbridge Hospitality, one of the members of the BBPOA, would like to build on their vacant lot on Pittsburgh Drive near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive; APN: 0229-341-11. We learned of this because notice was posted on their lot regarding a public hearing to be held April 8, 2015. The BBPOA had no prior notice of this potential development. The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the Bixby Business Park at Rancho Cucamonga("CC&Rs"), Article V Development Standards states, "No Improvement, as that term is hereinabove defined, shall be commenced, erected, placed, altered, modified, maintained or permitted to remain on the Property until plans and specification showing plot layout and all exterior elevations, including materials and colors and architectural design, signs and landscaping shall have been submitted to, received by and approved in writing by the Development Committee." Woodbridge Hospitality has not submitted any plans to the BBPOA and has not therefore been approved by the Development Committee. L -t_ .refore object to this project moving forward lWhis requirement has been addressed. Please contact the undersigned if you have any questions regarding this letter. Sincerely, ff�:� hn Davis BBPOA Manager ��f � i �� �� � r J �. ��� � ���� HA VEN MA NA GEMENT SERVICES (909)930-9750 1910 S. ARCHIBALD AVENUE, SUITE S, ONTARIO, CA 91761 FAX:(909)930-9498 March 30, 2015 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Planning Department APR 01 2015 City of Rancho Cucamonga P.O. Box 807 Ramcho-Cucamonga;;-CA.91729 RECEIVED - PLANNING �To Whom it _May-Concern: Haven Management Services is the manager for the Bixby Business Park Owners' Association ("BBPOA")that encompasses twelve parcels south of 6`h Street between Milliken Avenue and Pittsburgh Drive. We recently learned that Woodbridge Hospitality, one of the members of the BBPOA, would like to build on their vacant lot on Pittsburgh Drive near the intersection with Mission Vista Drive; APN: 0229-341-11. We learned of this because notice was posted on their lot regarding a public hearing to be held April 8, 2015. The BBPOA had no prior notice of this potential development. The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the Bixby Business Park at Rancho Cucamonga ("CC&Rs"), Article V Development Standards states, "No Improvement, as that term is hereinabove defined, shall be commenced, erected, placed, altered, modified, maintained or permitted to remain on the Property until plans and specification showing plot layout and all exterior elevations, including materials and colors and architectural design, signs and landscaping shall have been submitted to, received by and approved in writing by the Development Committee." Woodbridge Hospitality has not submitted any plans to the BBPOA and has not therefore been approved by the Development Committee. We there of re object to this project movinggor—w-a-rd until this requirement has been addressed 7 ._1 Please contact the undersigned if you have any questions regarding this letter. Sincerely, ohn Davis BBPOA Manager