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Home My WebLink About2017-09-27 - SupplementalsCity of Rancho Cucamonga North Eastern Sphere Annexation Project (NESAP) Scoping Meeting September 27, 2017 Introduction and Welcome Scoping Meeting Overview Purpose of a Scoping Meeting Description of Proposed Project Environmental Review Process and Schedule Environmental Issue Areas Comments from the Public and Agencies Where to Send Additional Scoping Comments DUDEK The Purpose of Scopin Inform the public and responsible agencies about an upcoming project for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be prepared. ® Inform the public about the environmental and public review process. Seek input regarding the proposed project and issues to be studied in the EIR. Identify issues of concern and areas of potential controversy. DUDEK Key Players' roles in the CEQA process City of Rancho Cucamonga: Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Sargent Town Planning: Planning and Urban Design Consultant for the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dudek: Environmental Consultant for the City of Rancho Cucamonga DUDEK �43m� S. rwrr t r t } t M1�j e i + v MELD rw � .pc. . i,t i City Boundaries and Sphere of Influence SP cPlan B nCwp E2 Rancno Cucamonga SPnece w Inlluance Cauitty p San BemarOm CMx Fonbne Maaen � Omano Ran[N Cucamonga Sen Mlamo Rei9Ma CAP upar .w•.. ,�.. 12aro lm�u�.uinm�i _a �Watk, .41Cw a - ■ DUDEK NESASP ■ West of 1-15; Mountains North of 1-210; South of San Gabriel ■ Majority of area located within City's Sphere of Influence (SOI), within the County of San Bernardino (County) ■ 4,388 Acres • Conservation Priority Area = 3,176 acres - South: City of Rancho Cucamonga & Development Priority Area - East, West, and North: San Gabriel Mountains - East end extends from San Gabriel Mountains to Wilson Avenue • Development Priority Area = 1,212 acres - North: Conservation Priority Area - East, West, and South: City of Rancho Cucamonga DUDEK Project Area — Planning_Areas OPtporpty . 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Cerraenauoa Area DUDEK Proposed Project Pre -zoning and annexation of approximately 4,088 acres of mostly undeveloped land under the jurisdiction of the County into the City, subject to the review and approval by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for San Bernardino County Establishment of a conservation program for approximately 3,664 acres of natural foothill habitat under the jurisdiction of the City Adoption of the North Eastern Sphere Annexation Specific Plan to guide conservation and development in the project area in order to provide for sustainable human habitat while preserving, restoring, and conserving a high quality natural habitat D U D E K Proposed Proiect Con't El Development of approximately of 579 acres of land within the Development Priority Area in order to generate financial resources to fund the conservation and restoration of the Conservation Priority Area ® 3,800 residential units 280,000 square feet of non-residential space 20 to 25 acres of public open space designation of a 16-acre elementary school site r Adoption of a General Plan update for the Specific Plan Area Adoption of a tentative tract map to implement the North Eastern Sphere Annexation Specific Plan and define the areas and boundaries of development, conservation, and other uses within the 1,212-acre Development Priority Area DUDEK Proposed Project Con't ■ Removal of a small portion of the westerly end of the Day Creek levee within the Development Priority Area • All proposed modifications to existing flood control facilities will be conducted in partnership with the San Bernardino Flood Control District ■ Removal of the Proposed Project from the Etiwanda North Specific Plan DUDEK Development Priority Area West D .Ia meat Aru _— ,alomuen'. 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Un'elopo Arta - -------------- Co serration Open Space 1 S.p .t DUDEK Environmental Review Process As lead agency for the NESAP, the City is mandated to fulfill the following requirements under CEQA: Disclose significant environmental effects and means to reduce, avoid, and minimize those impacts p Present discussion of alternatives Provide the public an opportunity to comment on the project's potential for environmental impacts Provide an EIR that gives decision makers a solid basis for a sound decision on the project DUDEK Environmental Review Topics Potential environmental impacts to be studied: • Aesthetics ■ Agriculture and Forestry Resources ■ Air Quality ■ Biological Resources • Cultural Resources ■ Energy ■ Geology and Soils • Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Hazards and Hazardous Materials ■ Hydrology and Water Quality ■ Land Use and Planning ■ Mineral Resources ■ Noise ■ Population and Housing • Public Services ■ Recreation ■ Transportation and Traffic ■ Tribal Cultural Resources • Utilities and Service Systems Omortunities for Public Input Issuance of Notice of Preparation for 30 days September 11, 2017 to October 10, 2017 Scoping Meeting: September 27, 2017 r` Completion of Draft EIR — Early 2018 45-day Public Review Period to Comment on Draft EIR Respond to Comments on Draft EIR and Complete Final EIR Mid-2018 r Send to Agencies and Public for 10-day review period Consideration of Project Approval and Certification of EIR During Planning Commission and City Council Hearings Mid-2018 I D U D E K How to Submit Scoping Comments Scoping Comments Must be Received or Postmarked by October 10, 2017 Please send comments to: City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Attn: Tom Grahn, Associate Planner Please be sure to include your name, address and phone number on all comments. DUDEK Municipal Code Amendment D RC2017-00725 Cannabis Regulations Cannabis Regulations in CA • Medical Marijuana • Recreational Marijuana • 1996 - Prop 215 • 2016 —Prop 64 (AM UA) • Ordinance 791 • 2015 — MCRSA • Ordinance 897 • Urgency Ordinance 900/900A 2017 — MAUCRSA • Combined licensing regulations from MCRSA and AMUA • One regulatory scheme for all types of marijuana Regulations Type of Use Proposed Regulation Medical Marijuana Dispensary Prohibited Commercial Marijuana Dispensary Prohibited Marijuana Transportation/Delivery Prohibited Marijuana Storage Prohibited Marijuana Laboratory Testing Prohibited Marijuana Cultivation — Personal (Outdoor) Prohibited Marijuana Cultivation — Personal (Indoor) o Allowed in residential zones as required by law. o Limited to 6 plants per residence. o No use permit is required. o Must acquire all necessary building permits for associated improvements (i.e. plumbing, electrical, etc.). o Must not create any light, glare, odor, noise or vibration that interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of life or property. Marijuana Cultivation — Commercial (Outdoor) Prohibited Marijuana Cultivation — Commercial (Indoor) Prohibited Environmental Assessment • Exempt from CEQA • Section 15061(b)(3) • No physical changes to the environment • No significant effect on the environment • Class 5 Categorical exemption • Minor changes in land use limitations Recommendation • Adopt Resolution 17-82 • Recommend to City Council approval of DRC2017-00725 • Prohibiting all commercial cannabis activity, both medical and non medical • Prohibiting outdoor cultivation • Allowing indoor cultivation consistent with State Law CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Municipal Code Amendment DRC2017-00726 Development Code Updates 0:4 Residential Parkway Landscaping • Add standards for materials to be used in residential parkway areas • No sharp, pointed or thorn type plant structures • Promote the use of turf alternatives • Allow specified decorative hardscapes • Provide standards for the installation of mulch, bark or decorative hardscape • Require the protection and irrigation of existing parkway trees State Model Water Landscape Ordinance • New MWELO adopted by State in 2015 • Reduces water use in new residential and commercial landscapes by up to 33% • Cities are required to: • Adopt the revised MWELO • Adopt a local ordinance "as effective" • Adopt revised MWELO and replace 17.82 Indoor Amusement and Entertainment Uses • New business use — "Escape Rooms" proposed in the IP and GI zoning districts • Categorized as Indoor Amusement and Entertainment • Pre 2012 Code — Recreational Facilities • Permitted with a CUP in IP and GI • Update land use table to conditionally permit Indoor Amusement and Entertainment in IP & GI Environmental Assessment • Exempt from CEQA • Section 15061(b)(3) • No physical changes to the environment • Reduce water consumption in residential parkways and new residential and commercial landscapes • Revision of land use regulations • Does not permit or allow the construction of any new locations • No significant effect on the environment Recommendation • Adopt Resolution 17-83 • Recommend to City Council approval of DRC2017-00726 • Amend parkway landscaping requirements • Adopt the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance • Conditionally Permit Indoor Entertainment and Amusement Uses in IP and GI zones 9500 & 9505 Feron Boulevard Twin Industrial Buildings JE�,� Project Background • Public agencies reviewed the project's CEQA environmental documents and raised a number of issues. • Staff requested and received a continuance at the April 12, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. • Staff collaborated with agencies to resolve all concerns. Project Description • Applicant: Rancho Cucamonga Properties, LLC • Entitlement: Design Review (DRC2016-00695) • Project Description: Site plan and architectural review of two industrial buildings totaling 150,003 square feet at 9500 & 9505 Feron Boulevard. • Site Size: 7.52 Acres of Land • General Plan Designation: General Industrial • Zoning: General Industrial (GI) District "- ResoU I K = tfi _ ,i- ... 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Office (4) EXISTING OAKS TO BE = PROTECTED IN PLACE OFFICE TRANSFORMER ❑17❑❑_- FIRE TRUCK TURN AROUND i O: DETENTION BASIN ==a Project Design • Contemporary industrial/warehouse design • Concrete tilt -up wall with smooth finish in three complementary colors. • Sandblasted accents around the exterior of the building and at the main office area • Use of vision and spandrel windows, and aluminum glazing to break up expanses of concrete walls Project Design (cont.) • Use of Coronado Brick veneer near the base at the main office area • Parking for trailers and employee vehicles screened behind gate and walls • Provided ample drought -tolerant landscaping along Feron frontage to adequately screen site • Project conforms to all related criteria of the Development Code for the General Industrial (GI) District Building 1 - East Elevation SANDBLAST CONCRETE 5ANJE�P.5T �i�1Cee?E -- Building 1 - West Elevation SANDBLAST CONCRET= r 6 F 9F I Building 1— South Elevation SANDBLAST CONCRETF Building 1 — North Elevation Building 2 - East Elevation Building 2 - West Elevation Building 2 — North Elevation Building 2 — South Elevation FuruR HnVA.C. V�5 0' T High Parapets: Designed to screen future roof -mounted mechanical equipment. r Public Correspondence • Staff received two letters from Mr. David R. Moore, dated April 10, 2017 and July 11, 2017. • In both letters, Mr. Moore states his concern that 9th Street and nearby intersections are not designed for big trucks. • Engineering staff reviewed Mr. Moore's letters and concluded that 9th Street will have an acceptable Level of Service. Engineering staff recommends 9th Street be maintained as existing. • Staff prepared a memorandum to provide context for the letters and forwarded a copy of both to members of the Planning Commission and City Council. Conclusion RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Commission take the following actions: • Adopt the impacts the Planning Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental • Approve Design Review DRC2016-00695 through the adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions. Project #: DRC2016-00695 CEQA2016-00020 Project Name: 64.510 & 85,661 sq ft industrial buildings Location: 9500 FERON BLVD - 020903228-0000 Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 13. 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. 14. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval, 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. 41ef be c- 4P,2 GG • 2S , eft 15. The applicant shall be required to pay California Npartment of ish and Wildlife Notice of 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 or within 5 days of the date of project approval. 16. 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. 17. All clearing, grading, earth -moving, or excavation activities shall cease when winds exceed 25 mph per SCAQMD guidelines in order to limit fugitive dust emissions. 18. The contractor shall ensure that all disturbed unpaved roads and disturbed areas within the Project are watered at least three (3) times daily during dry weather. Watering, with complete coverage of disturbed areas, shall occur at least three times a day, preferably in the midmorning, afternoon, and after work is done for the day. 19. The contractor shall ensure that traffic speeds on unpaved roads and Project site areas are reduced to 15 miles per hour or less. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible. 23. The construction contractor shall ensure that construction -grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. Pnnted: 9/19/2017 w .CityofRC.us Page 3 of 23 E4-Pg 115 Project #: DRC2016-00695 CEQA2016-00020 Project Name: 64,510 & 85,661 sq ft industrial buildings Location: 9500 FERON BLVD - 020903228-0000 Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. Plannina Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 8. In the event that significant Native American historical resources, as defined by CEQA (as amended, 2015), are discovered and avoidance cannot be ensured, an SOI-qualified archaeologist shall be retained to develop an culturalresources Treatment Plan, as well as a Discovery and Monitoring Plan, the drafts of which shall be provided to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for review and comment. • All in -field investigations, assessments, and/or data recovery enacted pursuant to the finalized Treatment Plan shall be monitored by a San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Participant(s). • The Lead Agency and/or applicant shall, in good faith, consult with San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on the disposition and treatment of any artifacts or other cultural materials encountered during the project, Of it e soil on site to dete-mona has been =ntarnimeted by residual nestieides and their potential impeet fn ht,rnan health and environnnent If the soil is aantaminat@d, it be disposed of in shall prapedy aeeordanee with all applarnble and relevant laws and ievdiations. The potential solutions foi dress addressing my arid a timeline foi Implementing the chosen solutiom shall be determine if it if - '--"^ -semi an site to has been eentaminated by oil and geseline. the if the ia On exporlidisposal. sell comterninated, it shall be disposed of propefly eeeAFdAnGA I.A.4th all at app' = re Fo. implementing theehosen soltiticishell he imeluded im the repo Pri�r te the issuenee of 9fading peFFAKs, the app'leent she" 13F8yide staff with all aiF quality an eat Quality Management District. Standard Conditions of Approval 12. 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. r Printed: 9/19/2017 www.CityofRC.us gaga 2 of 23 E4-Pg 114 City of Rancho Cucamonga North Eastern Sphere Annexation Projecl (NESAP) I o• • Meeting September .•s •,' 00-1 ./ S� f q,-I, X 11 2!�� I Introduction and Welcome Scoping Meeting Overview Purpose of a Scoping Meeting Description of Proposed Project Environmental Review Process and Schedule Environmental Issue Areas Comments from the Public and Agencies Where to Send Additional Scoping Comments Inform the public and responsible agencies about an upcoming project for which an EnvironmentalImpact Report (EIR) will be prepared. Inform the public about the environmental and public review process. Seek input regarding the proposed project and issues to be studied ' i. Identify issues of concern and areas of potenti controversy. i DUDEK Key Players' roles in the CEQA rocess • City of Rancho Cucamonga: Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Sargent Town Planning: Planning and Urban Design Consultant for the City of Rancho Cucamonga • Dudek: Environmental Consultant for the City of Rancho Cucamonga DUDEK a W..n ii bvifel i,', WNx1 W.4il dwmY pnyo. WA Minn '6.t4. Cou.ry rr4 cWanunr ik»x ,`'�i 9a flP'. 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East end extends from San Gabriel Mountains to Wilson Avenue • Development Priority Area = 1,212 acres - North: Conservation Priority Area - East, West, and South: City of Rancho Cucamonga DUDEK Project Area - Plannin Areas Q Priority Conservation Area - 3,176 acres Q Priority Development Area - 1,212 acres .:- Proposed Development Areas -d Conservation Area li DUDEK Proposed Project Pre -zoning and annexation of approximately 4,088 acres of mostly undeveloped land under the jurisdiction of the County into the City, subject to the review and approval by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for San Bernardino County Establishment of a conservation program for approximately 3,664 acres of natural foothill habitat under the jurisdiction of the City Adoption of the North Eastern Sphere Annexation Specific Plan to guide conservation and development in the project area in order to provide for sustainable human habitat while preserving, restoring, and conserving a high quality natural habitat DUDEK Prot)osed Project Con't Development of approximately of 579 acres of land within the Development Priority Area in order to generate financial resources to fund the conservation and restoration of the Conservation Priority Area O 3,800 residential units 280,000 square feet of non-residential space 20 to 25 acres of public open space designation of a 16-acre elementary school site Adoption of a General Plan update for the Specific Plan Area IM Adoption of a tentative tract map to implement the North Eastern Sphere Annexation Specific Plan and define the areas and boundaries of development, conservation, and other uses within the 1,212-acre Development Priority Area DUDEK Proposed Project Con't Removal of a small portion of the westerly end of the Day Creek levee within the Development Priority Area ® All proposed modifications to existing flood control facilities will be conducted in partnership with the San Bernardino Flood Control District ® Removal of the Proposed Project from the Etiwanda North Specific Plan DUDEK Development Priority Area Q Development Priority Area Central Development Area - 234 acres West Development Area - 262 acres Southeast Development Area - 63 acres t Utility Corridor ConservatloNRestoration Area I B-1 I I DI Environmental Review Process As lead agency for the NESAP, the City is mandated to fulfill the following requirements under CEQA: Disclose significant environmental effects and means to reduce, avoid, and minimize those impacts Present discussion of alternatives Provide the public an opportunity to comment on the project's potential for environmental impacts Provide an EIR that gives decision makers a solid basis for a sound decision on the project DUDEK Environmental Review Topics Potential environmental impacts to be studied: ■ Aesthetics ■ Agriculture and Forestry Resources ■ Air Quality ® Biological Resources Cultural Resources ■ Energy • Geology and Soils • Greenhouse Gas Emissions ® Hazards and Hazardous Materials ■ Hydrology and Water Quality ■ Land Use and Planning ■ Mineral Resources ■ Noise ■ Population and Housing ■ Public Services ■ Recreation ■ Transportation and Traffic ■ Tribal Cultural Resources ■ Utilities and Service Systems _s__ DUDEK Opportunities for Public Input Issuance of Notice of Preparation for 30 days • September 11, 2017 to October 10, 2017 Scoping Meeting: September 27, 2017 Completion of Draft EIR - Early 2018 • 45-day Public Review Period to Comment on Draft EIR Respond to Comments on Draft EIR and Complete Final EIR • Mid-2018 • Send to Agencies and Public for 10-day review period Consideration of Project Approval and Certification of EIR During Planning Commission and City Council Hearings • Mid-2018 DV DEK How to Submit Scopin Comments Scoping Comments Must be Received or Postmarked by October 10, 2017 4�t Please send comments to: City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Attn: Tom Grahn, Associate Planner Please be sure to include your name, address and phone number on all comments. DUDEK Municipal Code Amendment DRC2017-00725 Cannabis Regulations .......... Cannabis Regulations in CA • Medical Marijuana •Recreational Marijuana • 1996 -Prop 215 • 2016 —Prop 64 (AM UA) • Ordinance 791 • 2015 — MCRSA • Ordinance 897 • Urgency Ordinance 900/900A 2017 — MAUCRSA • Combined licensing regulations from MCRSA and AMUA • One regulatory scheme for all types of marijuana Regulations ME Type of Use Proposed Regulation Medical Marijuana Dispensary Prohibited Commercial Marijuana Dispensary Prohibited Marijuana Transportation/Delivery Prohibited Marijuana Storage Prohibited Marijuana Laboratory Testing Prohibited Marijuana Cultivation — Personal (Outdoor) Prohibited Marijuana Cultivation — Personal (Indoor) o Allowed in residential zones as required by law. o Limited to 6 plants per residence. o No use permit is required. o Must acquire all necessary building permits for associated improvements (i.e. plumbing, electrical, etc.). o Must not create any light, glare, odor, noise or vibration that interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of life or property. Marijuana Cultivation — Commercial (Outdoor) Prohibited Marijuana Cultivation — Commercial (Indoor) Prohibited Environmental Assessment • Exempt from CEQA • Section 15061(b)(3) • No physical changes to the environment • No significant effect on the environment • Class S Categorical exemption • Minor changes in land use limitations '' CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Recommendation • Adopt Resolution 17-82 • Recommend to City Council approval of DRC2017-00725 • Prohibiting all commercial cannabis activity, both medical and non medical • Prohibiting outdoor cultivation • Allowing indoor cultivation consistent with State Law Municipal Code Amendment DRC2017-00726 Development Code Updates Residential Parkway Landscaping • Add standards for materials to be used in residential parkway areas • No sharp, pointed or thorn type plant structures • Promote the use of turf alternatives • Allow specified decorative hardscapes • Provide standards for the installation of mulch, bark or decorative hardscape • Require the protection and irrigation of existing parkway trees ;• CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA State Model Water Landscape Ordinance • New MWELO adopted by State in 2015 • Reduces water use in new residential and commercial landscapes by up to 33% • Cities are required to: • Adopt the revised MWELO • Adopt a local ordinance "as effective" • Adopt revised MWELO and replace 17.82 Indoor Amusement and Entertainment Uses • New business use — "Escape Rooms" proposed in the IP and GI zoning districts • Categorized as Indoor Amusement and Entertainment • Pre 2012 Code — Recreational Facilities • Permitted with a CUP in IP and GI • Update land use table to conditionally permit Indoor Amusement and Entertainment in IP & GI Environmental Assessment • Exempt from CEQA • Section 15061(b)(3) • No physical changes to the environment • Reduce water consumption in residential parkways and new residential and commercial landscapes • Revision of land use regulations • Does not permit or allow the construction of any new locations • No significant effect on the environment CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Recommendation • Adopt Resolution 17-83 • Recommend to City Council approval of DRC2017-00726 • Amend parkway landscaping requirements • Adopt the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance • Conditionally Permit Indoor Entertainment and Amusement Uses in IP and GI zones 9500 & 9505 Feron Boulevard Twin Industrial Buildings eat Project Background • Public agencies reviewed the project's CEQA environmental documents and raised a number of issues. • Staff requested and received a continuance at the April 12, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. • Staff collaborated with agencies to resolve all concerns. Project Description • Applicant: Rancho Cucamonga Properties, LLC • Entitlement: Design Review (DRC2016-00695) • Project Description: Site plan and architectural review of two industrial buildings totaling 150,003 square feet at 9500 & 9505 Feron Boulevard. • Site Size: 7.52 Acres of Land • General Plan Designation: General Industrial • Zoning: General Industrial (GI) District N y .. n y �& tj toLv c u A"'a r i x z 1 1141 Y 6 }M ZP -71 AA G - 3 1. � a L l!11L °rt� Project Overview • Two single -story industrial warehouse buildings with mezzanines on two separate parcels • Parcel 1: 64,509 square foot building, 3.12 acres • Parcel 2: 85,494 square foot building, 4.40 acres • 5,000 square foot dedicated to office space for each building Project Overyiew • 122 parking spaces for personal vehicles and 17 spaces for trailer vehicles • 10% Landscape coverage and employee break areas on both sites • Existing on -site Sprint monopalm wireless facility and Drainage Basin on Parcel 2 TRASH ENCLOSURE I--1 I I p =r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 POTENTIA • • FIRE BACKFLOW I EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA W (2) TABLES 72" ROUND CONCRETE II I I I, TRANSFORMER -ICE A, :ZMER— �7 I to EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA W (2) TABLES 72- ROUND CONCRETE FIRE BACKFLOW DOO • Ft. Office 1AL OFFICE 4 v, Foot �e Building DETENTION BASIN (4) EXISTING OAKS TO BE — PROTECTED IN PLACE TRANSFORMER --- FIRE TRUCK TURN AROUND Trailer and - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Employee Parking Lot + H Project Design • Contemporary industrial/warehouse design • Concrete tilt -up wall with smooth finish in three complementary colors. • Sandblasted accents around the exterior of the building and at the main office area • Use of vision and spandrel windows, and aluminum glazing to break up expanses of concrete walls Project Design (cont.) • Use of Coronado Brick veneer near the base at the main office area • Parking for trailers and employee vehicles screened behind gate and walls • Provided ample drought -tolerant landscaping along Feron frontage to adequately screen site • Project conforms to all related criteria of the Development Code for the General Industrial (GI) District SANDBLAST CONCRETE Building 1 - East Elevation SANDBLAST CONCRETE Building 1 - West Elevation SAN ?PI AST CtONCRE - ---- f +, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA SANDBLAS I CONCRETE Building 1— South Elevation SANDBLAST CONCRE I L Building 1— North Elevation F Building 2 - East Elevation SANDBLAST CONI Rmm C - SANDBLAST DNCRETE �i it — r s.•. �' t Building 2 - West Elevation SANDBLAST CONCRFTF Building 2 — North Elevation -- SANDBLAST ONCRFTF Building 2 — South Elevation SANDBLAST CONCRETE x CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FUTURE \ \ HMAC. 1 ITT High Parapets: Designed to screen future roof -mounted mechanical equipment. v �1 _ f FUTURE Public Correspondence • Staff received two letters from Mr. David R. Moore, dated April 10, 2017 and July 11, 2017. • In both letters, Mr. Moore states his concern that 9th Street and nearby intersections are not designed for big trucks. • Engineering staff reviewed Mr. Moore's letters and concluded that 9th Street will have an acceptable Level of Service. Engineering staff recommends 9th Street be maintained as existing. • Staff prepared a memorandum to provide context for the letters and forwarded a copy of both to members of the Planning Commission and City Council. Conclusion RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Commission take the following actions: • Adopt the impacts the Planning Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental • Approve Design Review DRC2016-00695 through the adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions. Project #: DRC2016-00695 CEQA2016-00020 �',e Lo2"e- ('o/� Project Name: 64,510 & 85,661 sq ft industrial buildings Location: 9500 FERON BLVD - 020903228-0000 Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 13. 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. 14. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval, 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. M/ f�� /�Oey ,1��° G *�-?iZ G • 2S' 1 15. The applicant shall be required to pay California �partment of "Fish and Wildlife Notice of ^ 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 or within 5 days of the date of project approval. 16. 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. 17. All clearing, grading, earth -moving, or excavation activities shall cease when winds exceed 25 mph per SCAQMD guidelines in order to limit fugitive dust emissions. 18. The contractor shall ensure that all disturbed unpaved roads and disturbed areas within the Project are watered at least three (3) times daily during dry weather. Watering, with complete coverage of disturbed areas, shall occur at least three times a day, preferably in the midmorning, afternoon, and after work is done for the day. 19. The contractor shall ensure that traffic speeds on unpaved roads and Project site areas are reduced to 15 miles per hour or less. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible. 23. The construction contractor shall ensure that construction -grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. vNAv.CityofRC.us Printed: 9/79/2017 Page 3 of 23 E4-Pg 115 Project #: DRC2016-00695 CEQA2016-00020 Project Name: 64,510 & 85,661 sq ft industrial buildings Location: 9500 FERON BLVD - 020903228-0000 Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 8. In the event that significant Native American historical resources, as defined by CEQA (as amended, 2015), are discovered and avoidance cannot be ensured, an SOI-qualified archaeologist shall be retained to develop an cultural resources Treatment Plan, as well as a Discovery and Monitoring Plan, the drafts of which shall be provided to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for review and comment. • All in -field investigations, assessments, and/or data recovery enacted pursuant to the finalized Treatment Plan shall be monitored by a San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Participant(s). The Lead Agency and/or applicant shall, in good faith, consult with San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on the disposition and treatment of any artifacts or other cultural materials encountered during the project. fie son site to deterrmone has been contaminated by residual pestieides amd their potential in hurnan health and PnWromm-pt. If the soul OR conLarpip ted, Q it shall be dispesed of pmpeRy aeeordance with all applicable and relevant laws and ievulations. The potential solutions addiessing any cantanilmation and -a timeline fo, implementing the chosen seltitiom she" be inelude (I� �rt9f gFading peFmits, the applieaicit shall picevide a FepeFt diseussiRg the status ef the- -soil- development soil export/import, the excavated soil shall he -,expofVdisposal. if the seil is cantarrionated, it shall be disposed of properly H. _.-MIG8 With all, e"licable and relevant laws and regulations. if the projeet port sell to > __r.ru •� ae � proper evaltiation andioF sampling shall be eendbleted te Make SUFe that the eFCr�IGU QIGQJ, Quality Management District. Standard Conditions of Approval 12. 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. Printed: 9/19/2017 www.CRyofRC.us Page 2 of 23 E4—Pg114 j�c 6,, cc &f� Tran, Dat From: Megan Morris <mmorris@williamfoxgroup.com> Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 3:18 PM To: Tran, Dat Cc: Bill Fox Subject: FW: Feron - Rancho Cucamonga Project Dat, See Amanda's email below. Please confirm that this is acceptable and we are all clear on this issue. Thanks! Megan Morris Mailing Address: 450 E. Foothill Blvd Pomona, CA 91767 Office Address: 175 N. Indian Hill Blvd, Suite B-205 Claremont, CA 91711 Phone: (909) 920-9962 Ext. 102 Mobile: (909) 241-7779 Fax: (909) 624-1380 mmorrisPwilliamfoxgroup.com rO, Save a tree by reducing the amount of paper you print. Think Green. From: Swaller, Amanda [mailto:amanda_swaller@fws.gov] Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 3:13 PM To: Jared Reed; Megan Morris Cc: Bill Fox; Christine Manthe Subject: Re: Feron - Rancho Cucamonga Project In reply please refer to 13BO402-17CPA0373 We are writing in response to your email, dated September 19, 2017 for the Feron Boulevard Project. We received the Initial Biological Analysis, dated August 8, 2017, completed by Jared Reed. The project area is a 7.5 acre, narrow vacant linear strip of land south of East 9th Street and north of East 8th Street in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, County of San Bernardino, California. The site is surrounded by industrial and commercial development to the north, east and west, and a railroad alignment to the south. The site is have been frequently disturbed by large machines and vehicle traffic and is most vegetated by non-native grasses. The project includes the construction of two warehouse buildings and extension of Feron Boulevard, which runs east to west and separates the site into a north and south parcel. Building 1 consists of a 64,509 square foot warehouse ,-r--:,y 27393 Ynez Road, Suite 253 Temecula, California 92591 (951) 694-8000 office (951) 526-1220 cell (951) 694-8035 fax fared olteracor,net