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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Date: August 23, 2005
Subject: General Plan Amendment No. 05-03,
Development Permit II No.05-05, and Lot Line
Adjustment No. 05-05 - A request to modify
the Circulation Element to designate Central
Avenue as a Secondary Arterial between
Tippecanoe Avenue and Lena Road, construct a
914,280-sq.ft. industrial facility, and adjust
property lines between two parcels. The project
site is located on the north side of Central Ave.
approximately 800 feet west of Tippecanoe
Ave.
From: James Funk, Director
Dept: Development Services
MCC Date: September 6, 2005
Synopsis of Previous Council Action: None
Recommended Motion:
That the hearing be closed and that the Mayor and Common Council:
1) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting
Program;
2) Adopt the Resolution; and
3) Approve Development Permit II No. 05-05 and Lot Line Adjustment No. 05-05 based upon
the Findings of Fact contained in the Staff Report and subject to Conditions of Approval and
Standard Requirements, as modified.
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James Fu
Contact person:
Rri~n Foote
Phone: 3R4-S0S7
Supporting data attached:
Staff Report & Resolution
Ward:
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FUNDING REQillREMENTS:
Amount:
N/A
Source: (Accl. No.)
(Accl. Description)
Finance:
Council Notes:
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of September 6, 2005
SUBJECT:
General Plan Amendment No. 05-03, Development Permit (Type II) No.
05-05, and Lot Line Adjustment No. 05-05
OWNER & APPLICANT:
OWNER:
Hillwood Development/John Magness
HSB Gateway No.1, LP
105 N. Leland Norton Way, Suite 3
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 382-0033
San Bernardino Int'l Airport Authority
294 S. Leland Norton Way, Suite 1
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 382-4100
BACKGROUND
The applicant requests approval of an amendment to the General Plan Circulation Element to
designate Central Avenue as a Secondary Arterial between Tippecanoe Avenue and Lena Road,
construct a 9l4,280-sq.ft. concrete tilt-up warehouse/distribution facility and site improvements
on a vacant 40.5-acre property, and adjust property lines between two parcels. The project site is
located on the north side of Central Avenue approximately 800 feet west of Tippecanoe Avenue
in the IL, Industrial Light land use district (see Exhibit 1 - Location Map).
The Planning Commission reviewed the project on July 19, 2005, and voted unanimously to
recommend approval. Commissioners Brown, Coute, Durr, Heasley, Morris, and Sauerbrun
voted in favor of approval and Commissioners Enciso and Powell were absent. The Planning
Commission staff report (Exhibit 2 - Staff Report) explains the detailed analysis for the project.
The Planning Commission has recommended that the Mayor & Common Council approve the
project based on the Findings in the Staff Report. After the Planning Commission hearing,
Hillwood Development met with staff to discuss some of the Public Works Standard
Requirements. Staff agreed to recommend that the Mayor and Common Council modify those
requirements (1.d, 4.d, 4.e, 8.e, and 8.t) as shown in strikeout/underline in Attachment I to
Exhibit 2.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None. The applicant paid the processing fees.
GPA No. 05-03, DPII No. 05-05, LLA No. 05-05
Hearing Date: September 6, 2005
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council:
1) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting
Program;
2) Adopt the Resolution; and
3) Approve Development Permit II No. 05-05 and Lot Line Adjustment No. 05-05 based upon
the Findings of Fact contained in the Staff Report and subject to Conditions of Approval and
Standard Requirements, as modified (Exhibit 2 - Staff Report).
EXHIBITS:
1. Location Map
2. Planning Commission Staff Report of July 19, 2005
3. Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 05-03 TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, TO CHANGE CENTRAL A VENUE FROM A MAJOR ARTERIAL TO
A SECONDARY ARTERIAL BETWEEN TIPPECANOE AVENUE AND LENA ROAD.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals
(a) WHEREAS, the General Plan for the City of San Bernardino was adopted by the
9 Mayor and Common Council by Resolution No. 89-159 on June 2,1989.
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(b) WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 05-03 to the General Plan Circulation
Element of the City of San Bernardino was considered by the Planning Commission on July 19,
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15 (c) WHEREAS, an Initial Study was prepared on March 3, 2005, and reviewed by the
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General Plan Amendment No. 05-03 would not have a significant effect on the environment and
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therefore, recommend that a Mitigated Negative Declaration be adopted.
(d) WHEREAS, the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration received a 21-day public
review period from June 16,2005, through July 5, 2005, and all comments relative thereto have
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with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and local regulations.
(e) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a noticed public hearing on July
19, 2005 in order to receive public testimony and written and oral comments on General Plan
Amendment No. 05-03 (a proposal to change a 0.60 mile segment of Central Avenue from a
Major Arterial to a Secondary Arterial between Tippecanoe Avenue and the future Lena Road
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. OS-03 TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, TO CHANGE CENTRAL A VENUE FROM A MAJOR ARTERIAL TO
A SECONDARY ARTERIAL BETWEEN TIPPECANOE AVENUE AND LENA ROAD.
extension) and fully reviewed and considered the Planning Division staff report and the
recommendation of the Environmental Review Committee.
(f) WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council held a noticed public hearing on
August 15,2005, and fully reviewed and considered the proposed General Plan Amendment No.
05-03, as well as the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Environmental Review
Committee and the Planning Division Staff Report of July 19, 2005.
(g) WHEREAS, the adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 05-03 is deemed in the
interest of the orderly development of the City and is consistent with the goals, objectives and
policies of the existing General Plan.
SECTION 2. Miti~ated Negative Declaration
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, FOUND AND DETERMINED by the Mayor
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and Common Council that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent review,
analysis, and judgement of the Mayor and Ct'mmon Council; that the proposed amendment to
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the General Plan Circulation Element of the City of San Bernardino will have no significant
effect on the environment; and the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
MonitoringlReporting Program are hereby ratified, affirmed, and adopted.
SECTION 3. Findings
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino that:
The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the General Plan in that it satisfies
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 05-03 TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, TO CHANGE CENTRAL AVENUE FROM A MAJOR ARTERIAL TO
A SECONDARY ARTERIAL BETWEEN TIPPECANOE AVENUE AND LENA ROAD.
transportation system that provides the capacity necessary to accommodate the levels and types
of traffic forecast to be generated by the land use plan.
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The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or welfare of the City in that the change in designation for the portion of
Central A venue between Tippecanoe A venue and Lena Road will adequately serve future
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The proposed amendment does not affect the balance ofland uses within the City.
SECTION 4. Amendment
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council that:
The Circulation Element of the General Plan of the City of San Bernardino is amended
by changing the roadway designation from Major Arterial to Secondary Arterial for a
0.60 mile segment of Central Avenue between Tippecanoe Avenue and the future Lena
Road extension. This amendment is designated as General Plan Amendment No. 05-03
and the location of the affected roadway is outlined on the map entitled Attachment A, a
copy of which is attached and incorporated herein for reference.
General Plan Amendment No. 05-03 shall become effective immediately upon adoption
of this resolution.
SECTION 5. Map Notation
This resolution and the amendment affected by it shall be noted on such appropriate
General Plan maps as having been previously adopted and approved by the Mayor and Common
Council and which are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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1 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING GENERAL
2 PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 05-03 TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, TO CHANGE CENTRAL AVENUE FROM A MAJOR ARTERIAL TO
3 A SECONDARY ARTERIAL BETWEEN TIPPECANOE AVENUE AND LENA ROAD.
4 SECTION 6. Notice of Determination
5 The Planning Division is hereby directed to file a Notice of Determination with the
6 County Clerk of the County of San Bernardino certifying the City's compliance with California
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Environmental Quality Act in preparing the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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1 RESOLUTION. . .ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 05-03 TO
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BERNARDINO, TO AMEND CENTRAL A VENUE FROM A MAJOR ARTERIAL TO A
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4 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
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JUDITH VALLES, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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ATTACHMENT A
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PLANNING DIVISION
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Development Services Department - Public Works Division
Standard Requirements
Description: Construct 914.280 SF Warehouse Buildina
Applicant: HSP Gatewav No.1. LP
Location: North Side of Central Avenue 850 feet west of Tippecanoe
Avenue
Case Number: Development Permit II No. 05-05 (See also LLA 05-05)
1. Drainal!e and Flood Control
a) All necessary drainage and flood control measures shall be subject
to requirements of the City Engineer, which may be based in part
on the recommendations of the San Bernardino County Flood
District. The developer's Engineer shall furnish all necessary data
relating to drainage and flood control.
b) A local drainage study will be required for the project. Any drainage
improvements, structures or storm drains needed to mitigate
downstream impacts or protect the development shall be designed
and constructed at the developer's expense, and right-of-way
dedicated as necessary.
c) Comprehensive storm drain Project No. 7-C16 is master planned in
the vicinity of your project. Therefore, the storm drain shall be
designed and constructed at the expense of your project.
€Ii As an alternative to the construction of comprehensive storm drain
project NO.7 -C16, developer may design and construct a drainage
system consisting of a storm drain in Central Avenue and Lena
Road and a temporary detention basin as approved by the City
Engineer. The applicant shall deposit fundinq for the proiect's fair
share of the storm drain proiect No. 7-C16 improvements
Provisions shall be made to assure completion of the storm drain,
equivalent to Project No. 7 C16, to an outlet into Warm Creek
Channel and removal of the temporary detention basin. Provisions
for completion of the storm drain and removal of the temporary
detention basin shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to
occupancy. Such agreement may include a completion schedule
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and m3Y require that the developer bond for the equivalent cost to
complete the storm dr3in.
e) All drainage from the development shall be directed to an approved
public drainage facility. If not feasible, proper drainage facilities
and easements shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
f) If site drainage is to be outletted into the public street, the drainage
shall be conveyed through a parkway culvert constructed in
accordance with City Standard No. 400. Conveyance of site
drainage over the Driveway approaches will not be permitted.
g) The applicant shall submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) and Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP). These
plans shall be approved by the City Engineer, prior to issuance of
any permits authorizing land-disturbing activities. (Refer to the
City's web page at www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us - Departments -
Development Services - Public Works for templates of these
plans).
h) A "Notice of Intent (NOI)" shall be filed with the State Water
Resources Control Board for construction disturbing 1 acre or more
of land.
i) The City Engineer, prior to grading plan approval, shall approve an
Erosion Control Plan. The plan shall be designed to control erosion
due to water and wind, including blowing dust, during all phases of
construction, including graded areas which are not proposed to be
immediately built upon.
2. Gradina and Landscapinq
a) If more than l' of fill or 2' of cut is proposed, the site/ploUgrading
and drainage plan shall be signed by a Registered Civil Engineer
and a grading permit will be required. The grading plan shall be
prepared in strict accordance with the City's "Grading Policies and
Procedures" and the City's "Standard Drawings", unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer.
b) If more than 5 trees are to be removed from the site, a tree removal
permit conforming to the requirements of Section 19.28.090 of the
Development Code shall be obtained from the Department of
Development Services-Planning Division prior to issuance of any
grading or site development permits.
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c) If more than 5,000 cubic yards of earthwork is proposed, a grading
bond will be required and the grading shall be supervised in
accordance with Section 7012(c) of the uniform Building Code.
d) If more than 1,000 cubic yards of earth is to be hauled on City
Streets then a special hauling permit shall be obtained from the City
Engineer. Additional conditions, such as truck route approval,
traffic controls, bonding, covering of loads, street cleaning, etc. may
be required by the City Engineer.
e) A liquefaction evaluation is required for the site. This evaluation
must be submitted and approved prior to issuance of a grading
permit. Any grading requirements recommended by the approved
liquefaction evaluation shall be incorporated in the grading plan.
f) An on-site Improvement Plan is required for this project. Where
feasible, this plan shall be incorporated with the grading plan and
shall conform to all requirements of Section 15.04-167 of the
Municipal Code (See "Grading Policies and Procedures").
g) Wheel stops are not permitted by the Development Code,
therefore, use continuous 6" high curb around planter areas and
areas where head in parking is adjacent to walkways. The parking
spaces shall be 16.5' deep and may overhang the landscaping or
walkway by 2.5'. Overhang into the setback area or into an ADA
path of travel (minimum 4' wide) is not permitted.
h) A refuse enclosure constructed in accordance with City Standard
Drawing No. 508 modified as approved by the City Engineer to
provide ADA accessibility. The minimum size of the refuse
enclosure shall be 8 feet x 15 feet, unless the Public Services
Department, Refuse Division, approves a smaller size, in writing.
j) The Refuse Division shall approve the number and placement of
refuse enclosures.
k) Retaining walls, block walls and all on-site fencing shall be
designed and detailed on the On-site Improvement Plan. This work
shall be part of the On-site Improvement permit issued by the City
Engineer.
I) All walls shall be constructed of decorative block with architectural
features acceptable to the City Planner.
m) All fencing shall be shown and detailed on the on-site improvement
plan.
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n) Interior fencing material within 5 feet of the structure shall be either
non-combustible or 1-hour fire rated. Vinyl fencing is not allowed
within 5 feet of the structure.
0) The on-site improvement plan shall include details of on-site
lighting, including light location, type of poles and fixtures,
foundation design, conduit location and size, and the number and
size of conductors. Photometry calculations shall be provided
which show that the proposed on-site lighting design will provide 1
foot-candle of illumination uniformly distributed over the surface of
the parking lot during hours of operation and 0.25 foot-candles
security lighting during all other hours.
p) The design of on-site improvements shall also comply with all
requirements of The California Building Code, Title 24, relating to
handicap parking and accessibility, including retrofitting of existing
building access points for handicap accessibility, if applicable.
q) A handicap accessible path of travel shall be provided from the
public way to the building entrance. All pathways shall be concrete
paved and shall provide a minimum clear width of 4 feet. Where
parking overhangs the pathway, the minimum paved width shall be
6.5 feet.
r) Where the handicap accessible path of travel crosses drive aisles,
it shall be delineated by striping or textured/colored concrete
pavement.
s) Lot Line Adjustment No. 05-05 shall be recorded prior to grading
plan approval.
t) The project Landscape Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the
City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit. Submit 5
copies to the Engineering Division for Checking.
u) The public right-of-way, between the property line and top of curb
(also known as "parkway") along adjoining streets shall be
landscaped by the developer and maintained in perpetuity by the
property owner. Details of the parkway landscaping shall be
included in the project's on-site landscape plan, unless the parkway
area is included in a landscape maintenance district, in which case,
a separate landscape plan shall be provided.
v) An easement and covenant shall be executed on behalf of the City
to allow the City to enter and maintain any required landscaping in
case of owner neglect. The Real Property Section for execution by
the property owner and shall ensure that, if the property owner or
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subsequent owner(s) fail to properly maintain the landscaping, the
City will be able to file appropriate liens against the property in
order to accomplish the required landscape maintenance. A
document processing fee in the amount of ,$200.00 shall be paid to
the Real Property Section to cover processing costs. The property
owner, prior to plan approval, shall execute this easement and
covenant unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
3. Utilities
a) Design and construct all public utilities to serve the site in
accordance with City Code, City Standards and requirements of the
serving utility, including gas, electric, telephone, water, sewer and
cable TV.
b) Each parcel shall be provided with separate water and sewer
facilities so the City or the agency providing such services in the
area can serve it.
c) Backflow preventers shall be installed for any building with the
finished floor elevation below the rim elevation of the nearest
upstream manhole.
d) Sewer main extensions required to serve the site shall be
constructed at the Developer's expense.
e) This project is located in the sewer service area maintained by the
City of San Bernardino therefore, any necessary sewer main
extension shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the
City's "Sewer Policy and Procedures" and City Standard Drawings.
f) Utility services shall be placed underground and easements
provided as required.
g) A street cut permit, from the City Engineer, will be required for utility
cuts into existing streets where the street is not being repaved as
part of the required improvements.
h) All existing overhead utilities adjacent to or traversing the site on
either side of the street shall be undergrounded in accordance with
Section 19.20.030 (non-subdivisions) or Section 19.30.110
(subdivisions) of the Development Code.
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i) Existing Utilities which interfere with new construction shall be
relocated at the Developer's expense as directed by the City
Engineer, except overhead lines, if required by provisions of the
Development Code to be undergrounded. See Development Code
Section 19.20.030 (non-subdivisions) or Section 19.30.110
(subdivisions).
k) Sewers within private streets or private parking lots will not be
maintained by the City but shall be designed and constructed to
City Standards and inspected under a City On-Site Construction
Permit. A private sewer plan designed by the Developer's Engineer
and approved by the City Engineer will be required. This plan can
be incorporated in the grading plan, where practical.
4. Street Improvement and Dedications
a) All public streets and public easements within and adjacent to the
development shall be improved to include combination curb and
gutter, paving, handicap ramps, street lights, sidewalks, and
appurtenances, including, but not limited to traffic signals, traffic
signal modifications, relocation of public or private facilities which
interfere with new construction, striping, and landscaping and
irrigation in the landscape maintenance district shall be
accomplished in accordance with the City of San Bernardino
"Design Policies and Procedures" and City "Standard Drawings,"
unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Street lighting,
when required, shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with the City's "Street Lighting Policies and Procedures." Street
lighting shall be shown on street improvement plans except where
otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
b) For the streets listed below, dedication of adequate street right-of-
way (R.W.) to provide the distance from street centerline to
property line and placement of the curb line (C.L.) in relation to the
street centerline shall be as follows:
Street Name Riaht of Wav(ft.} Curb Line(ft}
Central Avenue 44 feet 32 feet
(North Side)
Central Avenue Existing 32 feet
(South Side)
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c) Construct 8" Curb and Gutter per City Standard No. 200 adjacent to
the site on both the north and south sides of the street Widen
pavement adjacent to the site to match new curb and gutter.
Construct approach and departure transitions for traffic safety and
drainage as approved by the City Engineer.
d) Construct sidewalk adjacent to the site on both the north and south
sides of the street in accordance with City Standard No. 202, Case
"A" (6' wide adjacent to curb).
e) Construct handicap romps in accordanoe with City St::md3rd No.
205, modified 3S appro'.'ed by the City Engineer to comply v.'ith
current ADA 3ccessibility requirements, 3t all curb returns within
and 3djacent to the project site on both sides of Central Avenue.
Dedicate suffioient right of way 3t the corner to accommodate the
r3mp. The City Engineer may approve an 31tern3te design if right
of way c3nnot be acquired.
f) If intersection type driveway approaches are used, the driveways
shall be delineated by colored, textured pavement to distinguish
them from public intersections.
g) All Curb return radii shall be 25 feet minimum except as noted
below.
h) Curb returns to accommodate truck turning shall be 35 feet unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
i) Install Street Lights adjacent to the site on both the north and south
sides of Central Avenue in accordance with City Standard Nos. SL-
1 and SL-2.
5. Reauired Enaineerina Plans
a) A complete submittal for plan checking shall consist of street
improvement, sewer, storm drain, traffic signal, striping, lighting,
grading, on-site landscaping and irrigation, landscaping and
irrigation in the landscape maintenance district, and other plans as
required. Piecemeal submittal of various types of plans for the
same project will not be allowed.
b) The rough grading plan may be designed and submitted in
combination with the precise grading plan.
c) All public improvement plans submitted for plan check shall be
prepared on the City's standard 24" x 36" sheets. Grading and on-
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site improvement plans may be submitted on either 24" x 36" or 30"
x 42" sheets. A signature block satisfactory to the City Engineer or
his designee shall be provided.
d) After completion of plan checking, final mylar drawings, stamped
and signed by the Registered Civil Engineer in charge, shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
e) Electronic files of all improvement plans/drawings shall be
submitted to the City Engineer. The files shall be compatible with
AutoCAD 2000, and shall be submitted at the same time the final
mylar drawings are submitted for approval.
f) Copies of the City's design policies and procedures and standard
drawings are available at the Public Works Counter for the cost of
reproduction. They are also available at no charge at the Public
Works Web Site
http://www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us/site/pw/default.htm
6. Reauired Enqineerina Permits
a) Grading permit (If applicable.).
b) On-site improvements construction permit (except buildings - see
Development Services-Building Division), including landscaping.
c) Off-site improvement construction permit.
7. Applicable Enaineerina Fees
a) All plan check, permit, inspection, and impact fees are outlined on
the Public Works Fee Schedule. A deposit in the amount of 100%
of the estimated fee for each set of plans will be required at time of
application for plan check.
b) The current fee schedule is available at the Public Works Counter
and at http://www.cLsan-bernardino.ca.us/site/pw/default.htm
c) Please check with the development review section of the Public
Works Division at 909-384-5110 for current in-house plan check
turn-around times.
d) Expedited plan checking is available. A deposit in the amount of
150% of the estimated plan check fee for each set of plans will be
required at time of application for expedited plan check.
8. Specific Traffic Enaineerina Conditions
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Case No. DP II 05-05
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a) Prior to occupancy and at the developer's expense, modifications to
the traffic signal at Central Avenue and Tippecanoe Avenue shall
be constructed to provide protected left turn phasing for northbound
traffic. The design of the traffic signal modification shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit.
b) Prior to occupancy and at the developer's expense, modifications to
the traffic striping at Central Avenue and Waterman Avenue shall
be installed to provide exclusive left turn lanes for eastbound and
westbound traffic. The design of the striping modification shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit.
c) Prior to occupancy and at the developer's expense, a new fully
actuated traffic signal with protected left turn phasing shall be install
on Central Avenue at Clevenger Road, or at another location on
Central Avenue approved by the City Engineer, to provide sufficient
traffic gaps along Central Avenue, enhancing traffic safety between
Waterman Avenue and Tippecanoe Avenue. The design of the new
traffic shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a
grading permit.
d) Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall pay
$774,523 to the City of San Bernardino as a "fair share"
contribution toward the future off-site improvements identified in the
Traffic Impact Analysis for mitigation of future traffic impacts and
repeated below as follows:
Intersection/Roadwa
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Cost
Total Future Off-Site 1m rovement Miti ation
$9,472
$3,550
$22,296
$34,261
$15,664
$581 ,280
$108,000
$774,523
e) Prior to occupancy, developer Sh311 inst311 concrete p3vement in
Centr31 NJenue ndj3cent to the project 3t the loc3tions where truck
turning and 3cceler3tion!doceler3tion will occur. Design shall be
subject to approval of the City Engineer ::md the Director of
Development Services.
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Project: 914.280 SF Warehouse Building on Central Avenue 850 feet west of Tippecanoe Avenue
Case No. DP II 05-05
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f) Prior to occupancy, developer shall rehabilitate the pavement on
Central Avenue full width adjacent to the project site, excepting
those locations '""here concrete payment has been, or will be
installed. The City Engineer shall approve the pavement
rehabilitation strategy prior to the start of any rehabilitation work.
g) Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall pay to the
City of San Bernardino $61,195 as a fair share contribution toward
off-site pavement rehabilitation on Tippecanoe Avenue and Central
Avenue.
h) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall pay to
the City of San Bernardino the standard Traffic Systems Fee in the
amount of $115,287 (5888 Trips@$19.58/Trip).
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EXHIBIT 1
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
PLANNING DIVISION
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LAND USE DISTRICTS
PROJECT: GPA No. 05-03
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EXHIBIT 2 - PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
SUMMARY
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DIVISION
CASE:
General Plan Amendment No. 05-03, Development Permit (Type II)
No.05-05, and Lot Line Adjustment No. 05-05
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July 19, 2005
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AGENDA ITEM:
HEARING DATE:
WARD:
OWNER & APPLICANT:
OWNER:
Hillwood Development/John Magness
HSB Gateway No.1, LP
105 N. Leland Norton Way, Suite 3
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 382-0033
San Bernardino Int'l Airport Authority
Alex Estrada, Senior Project Manager
294 S. Leland Norton Way, Suite 1
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 382-4100
REQUEST & LOCATION:
A request to modify the General Plan Circulation Element to designate Central Avenue as a
Secondary Arterial between Tippecanoe Avenue and Lena Road, construct a 914,280-sq.ft.
concrete tilt-up warehouse/distribution facilitY.ilnd site improvements on a vacant 40.5-acre
property, and adjust property lines between two parcels. The project site is located on the
north side of Central Avenue approximately 800- feet west of Tippecanoe Avenue in the IL,
Industrial Light land use district (APN: 0136-351-01,02, 10).
CONSTRAINTS & OVERLAYS:
Airport Influence Area, Potential Ground Subsidence Area, Moderately High Liquefaction
Susceptibility Area
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS:
o Not Applicable
o No Significant Effects
o Negative Declaration
o Potential Effects, Mitigation Measures and Mitigation MonitoringlReporting Plan
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
o Recommendation of Approval to the Mayor & Common Council
o Approval
o Conditions
o Denial
o Continuance to:
GPA No 05-03. DPII No. 05-05. LLA :\'0 !i5-115
Meeting Date Juh 19. :lO1l5
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REQUEST & LOCATION
The project site is located on the north side of Central A venue, approximately 800 feet west of
Tippecanoe Avenue, at the intersection with Clevenger Drive (Attachment A - Location
Map).
The applicant requests that the General Plan Circulation Element be modified to change the
designation of Central A venue, between Tippecanoe A venue and Lena Road, from Major
Arterial to Secondary Arterial. The project includes a request to construct a 914.280-sq.ft.
warehouse/distribution facility and site improvements on a vacant 40.5-acre property
(Attachment B - Site Plan) and adjust property lines between two parcels (Attachment C -
Lot Line Adjustment). The property is in the IL, Industrial Light land use district.
SETTING & SITE CHARACTERISTICS
The project site is presently vacant and unimproved. The site is generally flat and does not
have any environmental problems or concerns. The properties surrounding the site to the
north and east are vacant parcels with some single-family residences in the IL, Industrial
Light land use district. To the west are vacant parcels and industrial businesses in the IL,
Industrial Light land use district. To the south are vacant properties and single-family
residences in the IL, Industrial Light land use district.
BACKGROUND
The Development & Environmental Review Committee CD/ERC) reviewed this project on
March 3, 2005, and requested revisions to the plans and preparation of a Traffic Impact
Analysis report. On June 9, 2005, the D/ERC reviewed the revised plans, the Initial Study,
and the traffic impact report, and moved the project to the Planning Commission.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
An Initial Study was prepared for this project according to the CEQA Guidelines (Attachment
D - Initial Study), and identified mitigation measures for potential impacts to Biological
Resources, Geology & Soils, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology & Water Quality,
Noise, and Transportation & Traffic. The majority of impacts relate to Transportation/Traffic,
and to mitigate those impacts the developer will 1) construct improvements adjacent to the
project site and 2) contribute fair-share fees for off-site roadway improvements identified in
the Traffic Impact Analysis. The Initial Study concluded that all potential impacts could be
mitigated through standard requirements, construction of improvements, or contribution of
fair-share fees (Attachment E - Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program). A Mitigated
Negative Declaration was recommended for this project.
The public review period for the Initial Study was between June 16, 2005, and July 5, 2005.
No comments or concerns have been received. The D/ERC has recommended that a Mitigated
Negative Declaration be adopted for this project.
GPA No. 05-03, DPII No. 05-05, LLA ."u OS-Oj
Meeting Date July 19. ]OOj
Page 3
FINDINGS & ANALYSIS
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
I. Is the proposed amendmelll illlernally consistelll tvith the General Plan:)
Yes, the proposal is consistent with existing General Plan policies. Currently, Central
A venue is designated a Secondary Arterial between Arrowhead A venue and Lena
Road; the only portion of Central A venue that has been designated a Major Arterial is
between Lena Road and Tippecanoe A venue. With project approval, additional
dedication and improvements along Central A venue will meet the right-of-way
standard of 88 feet for a Secondary Arterial. The conditions of approval will
implement General Plan Objective 6.1 in the Circulation Element, which states:
Provide a transportation system through the design and construction of
individual improvement projects that provides the capacity necessary
to accommodate the levels and types of traffic forecast to be generated
by the land use plan.
The proposal will also be consistent with future General Plan policies. As part of the
General Plan Update Program, the City reviewed the designations of all Major,
Secondary, and Collector roadways to determine if the designations were still
appropriate. Development Services is recommending that several roads be reclassified,
including changing Central A venue from a Major to a Secondary Arterial between
Lena Road and Tippecanoe Avenue. However, this project is slightly ahead of the
General Plan Update, which necessitates an amendment to the current Circulation
Element.
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Is the proposed amendment detrimental to the public illlerest, health, safety,
convenience. or welfare of the Cit.v?
t-io, maintaining Central Avenue at an 88-foot right-of-way to function as a Secondary
Arterial will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, convenience, or welfare of
the City. The proposed amendment and roadway improvements will accommodate the
levels and types of traffic forecast to be generated by this project.
3. Does the proposed amendment maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within
the Citv?
The proposed amendment to the Circulation Element will not change the property's
current land use designation of Industrial Light, and will not alter the balance of land
uses within the City. The proposed modification of Central A venue from Major
Arterial to Secondary Arterial will not affect the balance of land uses within the City.
CPA No. 05-03, DP/1 No 05-05, LLA l\IJ 05-()5
Meeting Dace Juh' /9. ]()()5
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4. Is the subject parcel physicalzr suitable (including. but not limited to, access,
provision of utilities. compatibili~\' with adjoining land uses. and absence of physical
constraints) for the requested land use designation and anticipated land use
development?
The proposed amendment to the Circulation Element will not affect the property's
physical suitability for this project. The project site currently has access to dedicated
public streets and existing infrastructure that are suitable for industrial development.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (TYPE II)
1. Is tlce proposed development permitted within the subject zoning district and does it
comply with all of the applicable provisions of this Development Code. including
prescribed development/site standards and any/all applicable design guidelines?
The proposed development and intended land use will be compatible with existing and
future development in the surrounding area. The proposed project complies with the
development standards contained in the Development Code as shown in Table' A.'
TABLE 'A' - DEVELOPMENT CODE AND GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE
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Meeting Date: July 19, 2005
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The setbacks exceed the minimum requirements, and are proportionate to the height
and mass of the structure. The screen wall along the Central Avenue frontage has
offset planes, and the conceptual landscape plan emphasizes extensive landscaping
along the street frontage.
The proposed building portrays office-type fayades at the main entrances fronting on
Central Avenue, incorporates vertical and horizontal articulations, and reflective glass
with aluminum moldings on the front elevations (Attachment F - Elevations). For the
on-site circulation plan, the parking areas are separate from the truck circulation
patterns to reduce vehicle and pedestrian conflicts.
2. Is the proposed use consistent with the General Plan?
Yes, the proposed development and intended use is consistent with the General Plan
land use designation for the property, which includes warehousing, wholesale,
distribution, and transportation uses. The building design meets Policy 1.32.30, which
states, "Require that buildings be designed to convey visual interest and character. . .."
The proposed landscaping along the street frontage meets Policy 1.32.31, which states,
"Require that development projects incorporate extensive landscape setback along
principal street frontages, including ground cover, shrubs, trees, and decorative walls."
3. Is the proposed development harmonious and compatible with existing and future
developments within the land use district and general area, as well as the land uses
presently on the subject property?
Yes, the proposed development and intended land use will be compatible with existing
and future development in the surrounding area. The properties to the north and east
are vacant and will not be adversely affected. The properties to the west have existing
light industrial development. The properties to the south are a mix of single-family
residences and vacant parcels. The Development Code considers existing single-
family residences that were established prior to June 3, 1991, to be Permitted uses in
the IL land use district. The developer will construct a screen wall and landscape
buffer between the project site and existing homes across the street to reduce noise and
visual impacts.
4. Is approval of the Development Permit for the proposed development in compliance
with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and Section
19.20.030(6) of the Development Code?
Yes, approval of the Development Permit is in compliance with the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Development Code
919.20.030(6) pertaining to environmental resources and constraints. There are no
sensitive habitats or species on or near the project location. The site does not have any
environmental problems or concerns. The Development & Environmental Review
Committee has recommended that a Mitigated Negative Declaration be adopted for
this project.
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5. Are there potential~\' significal1t negative impacts upon environmental qzwlin. and
natural resources that could not be proper~\' mitigated and monitored?
No, the proposed project is not likely to cause significant adverse impacts on
environmental quality and natural resources. The site previously contained four
inactive groundwater monitoring wells that had been installed and utilized by the Air
Force (which have been removed and no longer exist on the property). The wells were
used for monitoring a plume in the water table far beneath the property. No soil or
groundwater contamination has been identified on the property. The project site is not
listed in any state or federal databases of hazardous sites.
6. Is the subject site physically suitable for the t)pe and density/intensity of use being
proposed?
Yes, the site has an appropriate size and location for a large warehouse/distribution
facility. Improvements to infrastructure, such as roads, will provide the necessary
public services to the project. The developer has merged one small parcel so that they
may adjust lot lines and create one 40.S-acre parcel to accommodate the entire project.
Another 6.3-acre parcel, north of the project site, is not proposed for development at
this time. The applicant intends to develop the parcel at a future date in conjunction
with the property to the north of it (fronting on Mill Street). However, for the interim,
staff is requiring reciprocal access, parking, and drainage between the 6.3-acre parcel
and the 40.S-acre parcel proposed for development.
7. Are there adequate provisions for public access. water, sanitation, and public utilities
and services to ensure that the proposed use 'would not be detrimental to puhlic health
and safety 7
Yes, all City departments and divisions responsible for providing access, water,
sanitation, and other public services have had the opportunity to review the proposal.
None of the departments/divisions have indicated an inability to serve the proposed
development. Connecting to the existing utility lines surrounding the location can
provide water, sewer, power, and telephone services. Off-site storm drain facilities
will be constructed for this project according to Public Works Division design
requirements. The project will not be detrimental to public health and safety.
8. Are the location. size, design. and operating characteristics of the proposed
development detrimental to the public interest. health, safety. convenience. or welfare
uf the City 7
No, the project will not will not be detrimental to the public interest, health. safety,
convenience, or welfare of the City. The Initial Study prepared for this project
indicated that the proposal will not generate significant noise, traffic, or other
environmental conditions that cannot be mitigated. The mitigation measures identified
in the Initial Study will adequately reduce the impacts that can be expected from
construction and operations. The project must comply with the operating standards
contained in Development Code S 19.20 (Property Development Standards).
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CONCLUSION
The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and Development Code. The
application and plans satisfy all of the Findings of Fact to support approval of the General
Plan Amendment, the Development Permit, and the Lot Line Adjustment.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the Mayor and Common
Council:
1) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
2) Approve General Plan Amendment No. 05-03, Development Permit II No. 05-05, and Lot
Line Adjustment No. 05-05 based upon the Findings of Fact contained in this Staff Report
and subject to Conditions of Approval (Attachments G and H) and Standard Requirements
(Attachment I).
Respectfully Submitted,
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Director of Development Services
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Brian Foote
Assistant Planner
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Location Map
Site Plan
Lot Line Adjustment
Initial Study
Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program
Elevations
Conditions of Approval (DPII No. 05-05)
Conditions of Approval (LLA No. 05-05)
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GA TEW A Y NORTH WAREHOUSE FACILITY
The Proposed Project will result in the development of approximately 40.5 acres of land located north of Central
A venue and west of Tippecanoe A venue. The Proposed Project will entail the construction and subsequent
operation of up to 900,480 square feet of building space to accommodate a warehouse facility. Development of
the Proposed Project will be in accordance with the City of San Bernardino General Plan and Development Code.
May 13, 2005
PREPARED BY
LSA Associates, Inc.
1650 Spruce Street, Suite 500
Riverside, California 92507
LSA Project Number HLW434
PREP ARED FOR
City of San Bernardino
Development Service Department
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, California 92418
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The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires the preparation of an Initial Study when a proposal
must obtain discretionary approval from a governmental agency and is not exempt from CEQA. The purpose of
the Initial Study is to determine whether or not a proposal, not exempt from CEQA, qualifies for a Negative
Declaration or if an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be prepared.
1. Project Title:
Gateway North Warehouse Facility
2. Lead Agency Name:
Address:
City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, California 92401-1507
3. Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Ms. Valerie Ross
(909) 384-5057
4. Project Location (Address/Nearest cross-streets): Approximately 40.5 acres located north of Central
A venue, approximately 810 feet west of Tippecanoe Avenue (Figure 1).
5. Project Sponsor:
Address:
Hillwood/San Bernardino, LLC
275 South Memorial Drive
San Bernardino, California 92408
6. General Plan Designation: "IL" Industrial Light
7. Description of Project (Describe the whole action involved, induding, but not limited to, later phases of
the project and any secondary, support, or ofT-site feature necessary for its implementation. Attach
additional sheets, if necessary):
The Proposed Project consists of the following components:
Proposed Warehouse Facility
The Proposed Project wiIl result in the development of approximately 40.5 acres of land (Figure 2). The Proposed
Project will result in the construction of an approximately 900,400 square-foot warehouse. The proposed
structure will inc1ude approximately 22,089 square feet of office space, located at the comers of the structure.
Truck docks will be located along the northern and southern walls of the proposed structure. The construction of
the building, parking areas, access drives, and other site improvements will occur in one phase, upon approval by
the City.
Access to the project site will be via three driveways on Central A venue. The eastern and western driveways wiIl
provide access to employee parking areas, as well as the truck court on the north side of the building. The central
driveway, which wiIl align with Clevenger Drive, will provide access only to the truck court located on the south
side of the building. Truck and passenger car movement areas wiIl be largely separated. Fire access to and around
the proposed structure will be via the truck drive aisles which provide access to and completely around the
proposed structure. The Proposed Project is expected to generate 1,706 daily passenger car equivalent (PCE) trips.
with 120 PCE trips occurring during the a.m. peak hour and 115 PCE trips occurring the p.m. peak hour. Site
improvements include the installation of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters along the Central Avenue frontage.
Landscaping will be installed along the Central Avenue frontage and throughout the employee parking areas.
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INITIAL STUDY
Upon development of the Proposed Project, drainage from the 40.5-acre site will be conveyed to via curb, gutters,
and catch-basins to on-site storm drain that will exit the project site at the western driveway. The proposed 48-
inch storm drain will connect to a 66-inch storm drain to be installed in the south side of Central Avenue. The
Central A venue storm drain will continue westward for approximately 760 feet before turning south at Valley
View Avenue. Approximately 280 feet of storm drain in Valley View Avenue will connect to the proposed 15.5-
acre-foot off-site detention basin.
General Plan Amendment
The Proposed Project includes an amendment to the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan, the purpose
of which is to amend the designation of Central Avenue. Currently, the City's General Plan Circulation Element
designates Central Avenue (from Tippecanoe Avenue to Lena Road) as a "Major Arterial" (lOO-foot right-of-
way.) The General Plan Amendment (GPA) will change the designation of this roadway to "Secondary Arterial"
(88-foot right-of-way).
Lot Line Adjustment
Currently, the site consists of three parcels. Parcel 1 is an approximate 20 acre parcel fronting on Central
A venue. Parcel 2 is an approximate 25 acre parcel fronting on Central A venue, with a portion of the parcel being
situated behind and westerly of the USFS parking area. Parcel 3 is a small, 1.5 acre parcel also fronting on
Central Avenue.
The proposed Lot Line Adjustment will merge the parcels fronting on Central A venue into a single, 40.5 acre
parcel (Parcel A), with a second parcel (Parcel B) being located to the rear of 40.5 acre parcel and westerly of the
llSFS parking area. Access to the proposed second parcel will be provided through the Central Avenue fronting
parcel by way of a recorded easement.
8. Surrounding land Use and Setting:
City of San Bernardino land use designations and on-site/adjacent land use are identified in Table A.
Location Land Use Designation Land Uses
On-site ILl Undeveloped, abandoned guard shack, Air Force monitoring wells
North IL Single-family residential dwelling units, undeveloped land
South IL Single-family residential dwelling units, undeveloped land
East IL Single-family residential dwelling units, fallow olive orchard. trailer sales/storage.
Wesl IL lndustriallbusiness park. undeveloped
Table A - Surrounding land Use and Zoning
I City of San Bernardino: Industrial Light
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9. Agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, finance approval, or participation agreement):
The following approvals are required prior to project implementation:
. Santa Ana Water Quality Control Board, NPDES Permit
. City of San Bernardino approval of Development Permit Type II
. City of San Bernardino approval of General Plan Amendment
. City of San Bernardino approval of Lot Line Adjustment
. City of San Bernardino approval of grading and building permits
The following reports and/or studies have been prepared to support development of the project site and are hereby
incorporated by reference.
. City of San Bernardino General Plan Update, Technical Background Repon, Evicom Corporation, February
1988.
. City of San Bernardino General Plan, adopted June 2, 1989.
. Draft Environmental Impact Statement, City of San Bernardino General Plan, Envicom, March 24, 1989.
These reports/studies are available for review at:
City of San Bernardino Public Service Counter
Department of Planning and Building Services
300 North "D" Street, 3rd Floor
San Bernardino, California 92401-1507
(909) 384-5057
Hours:
Monday-Thursday:
Friday:
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one
impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
0 Aesthetics 0 Agriculture Resources 0 Air Quality
~ Biological Resources 0 Cultural Resources ~ Geology I Soils
~ Hazards & Hazardous ~ Hydrology I Water Quality 0 Land Use I Planning
Materials ~ Noise 0 Population I Housing
0 Mineral Resources 0 Recreation ~ Transportation I Traffic
0 Public Services 0 Mandatory Findings of
0 Utilities I Service Systems Significance
On the basis of this Initial Study, the City of San Bernardino Environmental Review Committee finds:
o I find that the Proposed Project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
~ I find that although the Proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not
be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the
project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
o I find that the Proposed Project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
o 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 standards, 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.
o I find that although the Proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all
potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE
DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that
EIR or ~GATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon
the Proposed Project, nothing further is required.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
I. AESTHETICS - Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista as D D D (gJ
identified in the City's General Plan?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including but D D (gJ D
not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic
buildings within a State scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character of D D (gJ D
quality of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare D D (gJ D
which would adversely affect daytime or nighttime
view in the area?
e) Other: D D D D
Discussion:
La The project site is located an area zoned for light industrial uses. Existing development within the project
vicinity includes residential uses along the south side of Central A venue and along Santa Fe Street, an
industrial park on the east side of Gifford Avenue, and residential structures on the west side of
Tippecanoe Avenue. Trash, consisting primarily of household refuse, tires, and furniture was observed in
vacant areas and along Central A venue. Neither the project site, nor roadways in the project area are
designated as significant visual resources nor do they provide scenic vistas.' In the absence of any such
designation, no adverse effect related to this issue will result from the development of the Proposed
Project. No impact related to this issue will occur.
1.b-c An abandoned Air Force guard shack, the remains of a second structure, and four inactive groundwater
monitoring wells are located within a smaller, fenced-off portion of the site. The balance of the project
site is undeveloped. No significant scenic resource is located within the project limits, nor is the project
site located adjacent to a State-designated scenic highway. The Proposed Project will result in the
construction of up to approximately 900,480 square feet of warehouse uses. The proposed structure will
be designed and constructed in compliance with applicable City standards. A screen wall located along
the southern edge of the truck parking area will screen views of this area from Central A venue.
Approximately 119,500 square feet of landscaping, consisting of a mixture of trees, shrubs, and
groundcover, will be installed along Central A venue and within employee parking areas.
City of San Bernardino General Plan Update Technical Background Repon. Figure 57. February 1988.
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While the visual character of the project site will be altered, compared to its existing condition, the visual
character of the project area will be enhanced through the installation of site improvements and project
landscaping. The development permitted by approval of the Proposed Project will require that on-site
structures be designed and constructed in compliance with the standards established in City's General
Plan and Development Code. Compliance with these standards will ensure that potential impacts
associated with changes to the existing visual character of the project site will be less than significant.
I.d Development of the Proposed Project will result, through the installation of on-site lighting, in an
incremental increase in the amount of indirect light and glare within the site and adjacent areas. The
City's Development Codel includes provisions to contain the direct glare and reflections within the
property boundaries. Adherence to applicable standards contained in Section 19.20.030 of the
Development Code and/or other City requirements will reduce impacts associated with this issue to a less
than significant level.
City of San Bernardino Development Code, Section 19.20.030(14).
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II. AGRICULTURE 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 a non-agricultural
use?
Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
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b) Other: Conflict with agricultural zoning, an existing
agricultural use, or Williamson Act Conservation
Contract?
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II.a-b The project site is identified as "Other Land,,1 by the California Department of Conservation, Farmland
Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP). "Other Land" is defined as land that is not included in any of
the other farmland mapping categories. Uses with this designation generally include rural development
with a building density of less than one structure per 1.5 acres, brush, timber, wetlands, and other lands
not suitable for livestock grazing; government lands not available for agricultural use; road systems for
freeway interchanges; and vacant non-agricultural land larger than 40 acres in size which is surrounded
on all sides by urban development.
No Williamson Act Conservation Contract exists on any property within the project limits. No
agricultural activity occurs on-site, nor is the property zoned for such operations. As no Prime, Unique, or
Statewide Important Farmland is located within the project limits, and because the construction and
occupancy of the will not result in the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses, no
agricultural resource impact will occur.
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program, California Depanment of Conservation. 2002.
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III. AIR QUALITY - Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan? (South Coast Air Basin)
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation based on the thresholds in the SCAQMD's
"CEQA Air Quality Handbook?"
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 which exceed quantitative thresholds for
ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
number of people based on the information
contained in Project Description Form?
f) Other: Alter air movement, moisture, temperature,
or cause any change in climate?
Discussion:
Potentially
Significant
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UI.a The project is located within the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB) and is within the jurisdiction of the South
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The SCAB is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the
west and the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and San Jacinto Mountains to the north and east. It includes all
of Orange County, the non-Antelope Valley portions of Los Angeles County, and the non-desert portions
of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
The current regional air quality plan is the 2003 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) adopted by the
South Coast Air Quality Management District on August I, 2003. The 2003 AQMP updates the
attainment demonstration for the standards for ozone and PM 10, replaces the 1997 attainment
demonstration for the Federal carbon monoxide (CO) standard, provides a basis for a maintenance plan
for CO for the future, and updates the maintenance plan for the Federal nitrogen dioxide (N02) standard
that the SCAB has met since 1992. The SCAB is currently a Federal and State non-attainment area for
PM 10 and ozone.
The AQMP incorporates local general plan land use assumptions and regional growth projections
developed by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to estimate stationary and
mobile source emissions associated with projected population and planned land uses. If a new land use is
consistent with the local General Plan and the regional growth projections adopted in the AQMP. then the
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added emissions generated by the new project has been evaluated and contained in AQMP and would not
conflict with or obstruct implementation of the regional AQMP. Because the Proposed Project is
consistent with the development envisioned in the City's General Plan, it would not conflict with or
obstruct implementation of any of the control measures in the AQMP. No impact related to this issue will
occur.
III.b. The SCAQMD has developed the CEQA Air Quality Handbook (1993) that establishes suggested
significance thresholds based on the volume of pollution emined. According to the Handbook, any project in
the Basin with daily emissions that exceed any of the following thresholds should be considered as having an
individually and cumulatively significant air quality impact:
. 55 Ibs. per day of ROC (reactive organic compounds) (75 IbsJday during construction)
. 55 Ibs. per day of NOx (oxides of nitrogen) (100 IbsJday during construction)
. 550 Ibs. per day of CO (carbon monoxide) (550 Ibs.lday during construction)
. 150 Ibs. per day of PMlO (150 Ibs.lday during construction)
. 150 Ibs. per day of SOx (oxides of sulfur) (150 IbsJday during construction)
Construction-related Emissions. 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.
Exhaust emissions during the construction activities envisioned on-site would vary daily as construction
activity levels change.
Fugitive dust emissions are generally associated with demolition, land clearing, exposure, and cut and fill
operations. Dust generated daily during construction would vary substantially, depending on the level of
activity, the specific operations, and weather conditions. Nearby sensitive receptors and on-site workers
may be exposed to blowing dust, depending upon prevailing wind conditions. The nearest sensitive
receptors to the project site are residential dwellings located directly across Central A venue from the
Proposed Project site. The closest of these structures is located approximately 75 feet south of the
southern property line.
The site for the proposed development consists of a total of 40.5 acres. It is not expected that the entire
project site would be graded or disturbed at the same time. Therefore, it is assumed that up to a maximum
of three acres of land would be under mass grading on anyone day. It is also assumed that one dozer,
along with other equipment, would be used up to eight hours per day.
The construction-related emissions resulting from typical grading of 3.0 acres per day are identified in
Table B.
The project will be required to comply with regional rules, which would assist in reducing the short-term
air pollutant emissions. SCAQMD Rule 403 requires that fugitive dust be controlled with best available
control measures so that the presence of such dust does not remain visible in the atmosphere beyond the
property line of the emission source. In addition, SCAQMD Rule 402 requires implementation of dust
suppression techniques to prevent fugitive dust from creating a nuisance off site. Implementation of these
dust suppression techniques as required by the SCAQMD can reduce the fugitive dust generation (and
thus the PMlO component) by 50 to 75 percent. Assuming the level of grading and equipment activity
stated in Table B, and standard fugitive dust control measures achieving an efficiency of 50 percent, no
pollutant would exceed established SCAQMD significance thresholds during project construction.
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Table B - Construction Emissions
Hours of Pollutants (Ibs.lday)
Number and Equipment Type Operation/Miles
Traveled CO ROC NOx SOx PM\o
I Scraper 8 hours 10.0 2.20 31.00 3.70 3.30
I Dozer 10 hours 3.50 1.20 13.00 1.40 1.10
I Loader/ExcavatOT 8 hours 4.60 1.80 15.00 1.50 1.40
I Water Truck 20 hours 0.39 0.04 0.55 0.01 0.01
Haul Truck 30 miles 23.00 2.60 33.00 0.35 0.84
Worker Commute (20 workers) 40 miles 8.80 0.42 1.10 0.01 0.02
Subtotal Exhaust Emission 50.29 8.26 93.65 6.97 6.67
Fugitive dust (3 acres) 268.0
TOTAL GRADING Unmitigated 50.29 8.26 93.65 6.97 274.67
EMISSIONS Mitigated 140.67
Emission Threshold 550 75 100 150 150
Significant? NO NO NO NO NO
Source: LSA Associates. Inc.. 2005.
Operational Emissions. The pollutant emissions associated with the operation of the Proposed Project
were assessed using the URBEMIS 2002 model, a computer model that evaluates air quality impacts. The
analysis assesses the mobile source emissions generated by vehicles driving to and from the proposed
land uses, as well as area source emissions generated by project heating and electrical systems. The
Proposed Project anticipates the development of up to 900,480 square feet of warehouse uses. The
volume of emissions that would result from the development and operation of proposed warehouse
facility are identified in Table C.
POLLUT ANTS (Ibs.lday)
CO ROC NOx SOx PM\o
Proposed Warehouse Facility (900.480 SOI.2 102.0 21.0 23.0 0.15 8.5
SCAQMD Operation Threshold 550 55 55 150 150
Significant? NO NO NO NO NO
Table C - Summary of Proposed Operational Emissions
1. Combined stationary (heating. electrical) and mobile (vehicular emissions).
2. Worst case: CO. ROC. SOx. and PM 10 = summenime; NOx = wintenime.
Source: LSA Associates. Inc. 2005.
As identified in Table C, the level of emissions resulting from operation of the proposed project would
not exceed SCAQMD significance thresholds.
Furthermore, as stated in the response to Checklist Question lILa, the AQMP incorporates local General
Plan land use assumptions and regional growth projections to estimate stationary and mobile source
emissions associated with projected population and planned land uses. New development consistent with
the local General Plan and the regional growth projections adopted in the AQMP would generate
emissions consistent with the AQMP. As the Proposed Project is consistent with the City's General Plan
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and Development Code, and because future operational emissions will be less than SCAQMD standards,
no significant impact related to this issue will occur.
lILc The construction and operation of the Proposed Project would contribute pollutant emissions within the
SCAB, a non-attainment zone for ozone and PM 10. Emissions from proposed warehouse facility, in
combination with other projects within the SCAB would contribute to continuing violations of State and
Federal air pollution standards.
The project site has been designated for the development of "Light Industrial" uses in the City's General
Plan. The permitted lot coverage for properties within the "IL" district is 75 percent. Assuming maximum
lot coverage permitted under the City's Development Code, up to 1.323 million square feet of industrial
development could be developed on the 40.S-acre project site. As previously stated, the Proposed Project
will result in the construction and operation of up to 900,480 square feet of warehouse uses, or
approximately 68 percent of the development permitted by the City for the project site. In the preparation
of its AQMP, the SCAQMD relies upon land use data provided by cities within the SCAB region. While
the proposed warehouse facility will contribute air emissions to an air basin that is currently designated a
non-attainment zone for ozone and PMIO, the level of development, and therefore the volume of emissions
generated, is reduced from that previously identified in either the City's General Plan or AQMP. In
certifying the environmental document for its General Plan, the City has previously recognized that
impacts associated with development in the City would result in significant and unavoidable air quality
impacts. Because the Proposed Project reduces the level of development from the maximum that is
permitted on-site, any potential cumulative air quality impact would be correspondingly reduced. Because
the cumulative air quality impacts assigned to the Proposed Project fall within the impacts identified in
the City's General Plan EIR, and because the General Plan land use data was used to formulate the
AQMP, no significant impact related to this issue will occur.
III.d Please refer to the Response to Checklist Questions lILa-b. Appendix A includes existing and future
(Years 2005 and 2006) data on potential concentrations of carbon monoxide in the project area. As shown
in Appendix A, increases in traffic resulting from the operation of the Proposed Project would not
contribute to localized concentrations of carbon monoxide ("CO hotspots".) No significant impact related
to this issue will occur.
III.e During construction, the various diesel-powered vehicles and equipment in use on the site would create
odors. The application of architectural coatings and installation of asphalt may generate odors. These
odors are temporary and not likely to be noticeable beyond the project boundaries. General development
standards prohibit the emission of obnoxious odors or fumes during operation of the site. Additionally,
standard SCAQMD requirements regarding the application of architectural coatings and the installation of
asphalt surfaces are sufficient to reduce temporary odor impacts to a Jess than significant level; therefore,
no mitigation is required.
IIIJ The Proposed Project will not result in the introduction of structures or facility that would alter the
existing air movement, moisture, temperature, or climate on or adjacent to the project site. As no impact
related to this issue will occur, no mitigation is required.
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IV. 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 any 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited
to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) 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 the provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan. Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
regional, or State habitat conservation plan?
f) Other: Removal of viable. mature trees.
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TV.a The project site is predominantly vacant. An abandoned Air Force guard shack, the remains of a second
structure. and four inactive groundwater monitoring weBs are located within a smaller, fenced off portion
of the site. On-site vegetation consists of dense non-native vegetation (primarily non-native grasses).
A records search was conducted using the California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB) for
information regarding sensitive biological resources known to occur in the San Bernardino South USGS
topographic quadrangle and surrounding areas. The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Electronic
Inventory and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and California Department of Fish and Game
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(CDFG) sensitive species lists were also referenced. Special status species include all Federal- and State
endangered and threatened species, former Federal candidate species, and California species of special
concern. Twelve species listed by the State and/or Federal government as endangered or threatened were
identified as having the potential to occur within the project area.l Because of the lack of suitable on-site
habitat, the disturbed nature of the site, and adjacent development, no endangered/threatened species is
likely to occur within the project limits. Confirmation of the results of the habitat assessment is provided
in Appendix B2. The Proposed Project site is not within the federally-designated Critical Habitat
established for any threatened or endangered species.3
Thirteen non-listed sensitive species were identified as having the potential to occur within the project
vicinity. Of these, only the burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugea) is anticipated to have the
potential of occupying the site. Implementation of the following mitigation measure will reduce potential
impacts to the burrowing owl to a less than significant level.
BIO-l Focused surveys for the western burrowing owl shall be conducted to determine the on-site
presence/absence of this species. The focused western burrowing owl survey shall be conducted
between December I and August 31 and/or within 30 days prior to the commencement of grading
activities. If it is determined that the project site is occupied by this species, Mitigation Measure
BO-2 shall apply. Conversely, if the project site is not occupied, Mitigation Measure BIO-2
shall not be required.
BIO-2 Any western burrowing owls identified on-site shall be relocated prior to the commencement of
grading activities. The relocation of any specimen shall be conducted per applicable CDFG
and/or USFWS procedures. Relocation of on-site burrowing owls shall not be permitted during
the nesting season for this species.
IV.b-c The project site is currently undeveloped, but has been previously disturbed (former Air Force structures.)
Dense non-native vegetation (primarily non-native grasses) covers the site. As no native natural
vegetative community exists within the limits of the project site, the development of the proposed
warehouse facility not adversely affect any natural community identified as sensitive by the CDFG and/or
the USFWS. Because no jurisdictional wetlands or riparian areas are located within the project limits, no
impact to riparian habitat or federally protected wetlands will result from the development of the
Proposed Project.
IV.d While small areas of vacant land are located adjacent to the project site, most of the surrounding area is
developed with residential, industrial, or commercial uses. The installation of roadways and other
infrastructure features further isolates the project site from natural areas. Due to the absence of natural
habitat on and adjacent to the project site and the separation between the site and potential habitat areas,
no wildlife migration and/or movement corridors are located on-site. No impact related to this issue will
occur.
IV.e As the project site is not located within a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) or Natural Community
Conservation Plan (NCCP), no impact related to this issue will occur.
California Depanment of Fish and Game, Natural Diversity Data Base, San Bernardino South Quadrangle, December 10,2004.
Letter confirming absence of suitable habitat on-site. Michael Brandman Associates. December 21. 2004.
Final Critical Habitat, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, United States Fish and Wildlife Service. April 23. 2002.
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IV.f The City has a tree removal policy which states that if more than five trees are to be removed. a tree
removal permit application must be submitted to and approved by the City. 1 Several palm trees are
located within the fenced-off portion of the site. Due to the small number of trees located within the
project limits, no tree removal permit is required.
The City typically requires a replacement ratio at I: 1 for all removed trees. Adherence to City-required
landscaping requirements as established in the Proposed Project's landscape plan will ensure that any
tree-related impact remains less than significant.
City of San Bernardino Municipal Code. Seclion 15.34.
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V. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Be developed in a sensitive archaeological area as
identified in the City's General Plan?
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significance of an archaeological resource pursuant
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significance of a historical resource as defined in
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d) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique geologic
feature?
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outside of formal cemeteries?
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Discussion:
V.a-d The Proposed Project site is located within an area that has been substantially developed with urban uses.
The Proposed Project site is not located within an identified historic district or in an area sensitive for
archeological/historic resources.' An abandoned Air Force guard shack, the remains of a second structure.
and four inactive groundwater monitoring wells are located within a smaller, fenced-off portion of the
site. There are no known unique ethnic or cultural values associated with the site, nor are there any
religious or sacred uses associated with the project site. The northeastern boundary of the project site is
located adjacent to the former boundary of Norton Air Force Base (NAFB).2 No prehistoric sites have
been previously recorded within one mile of the former NAFB.3 Because no prehistoric sites have
previously been recorded within one mile of the former NAFB, and because the entire project site is
located within one mile of the former base's boundary, no prehistoric sites are expected to occur within
the Proposed Project site. Because no historic properties, paleontological resources, or archaeological
resources have been identified within the project limits and since the site is not identified as sensitive for
any such resources, no impact related to these issues will occur.
City of San Bernardino General Plan Upda/e Technical Background Repon Figures 10-12
2 Final Em'ironmencallmpac/ S/a/emenl. Disposal and Reuse of Nonon Air Force Base, U.S. Air Force, June 1993, Figure 3.1-l.
San Bernardino In/erna/ional Trade em/er Draft Environmen/allmpac/ Repon. LSA Associates, Inc.. November 1995.
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V.e 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 law is required for all
development, no mitigation is required in the unlikely event human remains are discovered on-site.
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Significant
Impact
Less Than
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Mitigation
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Less Than
Significant
Impact
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Impact
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project:
a) Involve earth movement (cut and/or fill) based on
information included in the Project Description
Form?
b) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury. or
death?
c) Be located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake
Fault Zone?
d) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil?
e) Be located within an area subject to landslides,
mudslides, subsidence, or other similar hazards as
identified in the City's General Plan?
f) Be located within an area subject to liquefaction as
identified in the City's General Plan?
g) Modify any unique physical feature based on a site
survey/evaluation?
h) Result in erosion, dust, or unstable soil conditions
from excavation, grading, fill, or other construction
activities?
i) Other: Development within Hillside Management
Overlay District of on slopes in excess of 15
percent.
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VI.a Development of the project site will require the movement of earth during site preparation and
construction of the proposed buildings, parking areas, and infrastructure improvements. On-site grading
operations will be required to adhere to applicable standards established and enforced by the City.
Adherence to these standards will reduce potential impacts relative to on-site earthmoving to a less than
significant level.
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VI.b. The project site, like most of the San Bernardino Valley is located in an area of high regional seismicity.
The San Andreas, San Jacinto, and Loma Linda Faults are located approximately 5.0 miles
north/northeast, 2.25 miles west, and 0.7 mile to the southwest, respectively.' The most likely hazard to
persons and property would result from ground shaking during a seismic event. A maximum ground
acceleration of 0.64 may occur during a magnitude 7.5 earthquake.2
The project site is located in Uniform Building Code Seismic Zone 4. The State has modified the Uniform
Building Code (UBC) to incorporate modifications specifically for construction within seismically active
areas. Adherence to standards set forth in this revised building code, the California Building Code (CBC),
which is required for all construction within the State. Additionally, the geotechnical investigation
prepared for the project site included site-specific design, grading, and construction considerations for the
proposed on-site uses. The following measure has been identified to reduce the significance of potential
geologic and seismic impacts:
GEO-l The design and construction of the proposed on-site uses shall adhere to the recommendations
identified in the geotechnical investigation prepared for the project site, or as determined
appropriate by the City, the standards and requirements established in the CBC.
Adherence to the aforementioned mitigation will reduce potential geologic and seismic related impacts to
a less than significant level.
VI-c. Fault rupture is the most easily avoided seismic hazard. The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act
(Act) mitigates fault rupture hazards by prohibiting the location of structures for human occupancy across
the trace of an active fault. The Act requires the State Geologist to delineate "Earthquake Fault Zones"
along faults that are "sufficiently active" and "well defined." The boundary of an "Earthquake Fault
Zone" is generally 500 feet from major active faults and from 200 to 300 feet from well defined minor
faults. The mapping of active faults has been completed by the State Geologist. These maps are
distributed to all affected cities, counties, and State agencies for their use in developing planning policies
and controlling renovation or new construction. The Proposed Project is not located within 500 feet from
any major active fault and is not located within the boundary of an "Earthquake Fault Zone." Because no
fault traces have been located on-site, impacts associated with on-site fault rupture are not anticipated to
occur. No impact associated with this issue will occur.
VI.d As stated in the response to Checklist Question VI.a, the Proposed Project will require the movement of
on-site soils. On-site soils consist of Hanford, coarse sandy loam, 2-9 percent slopes (HaD) and Tujunga
gravelly loamy sand (TvC), 0-9 percent slopes.3 There is a medium to high potential for erosion on
Hanford soils; and a slight erosion potential on Tujunga soils.
The Proposed Project will be required to adhere to applicable provisions of the City's National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, including the submittal of a Storm water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to address erosion and discharge impact associated with the proposed on-site
grading. Adherence to the following mitigation measure and applicable provisions of the NPDES permit
and SWPPP will reduce potential erosion impacts to a less than significant level.
City of San Bernardino General Plan Updace Technical Background Reporc. Figure 64, and California Geologic Survey, 2000.
Geotechnicallnvescigacion and LiquefaClion Evaluacion. Proposed Commercial/lnduscrial Building Gaceway Noreh. Cencral Avenue
at Clevenger Drive, Southern California Geotechnical. December 30, 2004.
Soil Survey of San Bernardino County. Souchwescern Pare. California. United Stales Depanment of Agriculture, Soil Conservation
Service, 1980.
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GEO-2 An erosion control plan shall be prepared and implemented prior to the commencement of on-site
grading activities. The plan shall identify specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion
during the entire grading and construction period. The erosion control plan shall at a minimum
include the following measures:
a. Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to prolonged
periods of rain.
b. An inspection and maintenance program shall be included in the erosion control plan to
ensure that any erosion that may occur will be remedied within a specified time frame.
VI.e On-site elevations range from 1,055 feet above mean sea level (amsl) at the northeastern comer of the
property to 1,038 at the site's southwester comer. Because of the relative flatness of the site, and the lack
of any adjacent hillside areas, the site is not located within an area susceptible to slope instability or
land/mudsl ides.!
Subsidence is the sudden sinking or gradual downward settling of the earth's surface with little or no
horizontal motion. Subsidence is caused by a variety of activities, which include (but is not limited to)
withdrawal of groundwater, pumping of oil and gas from underground, the collapse of underground
mines, liquefaction, and hydrocompaction. The inactive on-site wells were historically utilized to monitor
water quality and groundwater levels. These wells will be removed/capped prior to development of the
site. Water required by the proposed on-site use will be supplied by the San Bernardino Municipal Water
District (SBMWD.) No on-site removal of groundwater will occur.
The Proposed Project is located in an area where ground subsidence has the potential to occur.2
Subsidence could occur if a sufficient quantity of groundwater is removed from the underlying
groundwater basin. The SBMWD has maintained groundwater levels through a recharge/percolation
program. Minor ground subsidence is expected to occur in the soils below the zone of removal due to
settlement and machinery working. The subsidence is estimated to be 0.1 to 0.15 feet. The actual amount
of subsidence is expected to be variable and will be dependent on the type of machinery uses, repetitions
of use, and dynamic effect, all of which are difficult to assess precisely. Adherence to the Mitigation
Measures GEO-l and -2, will reduce potential impacts associated with landslides, mudslides,
subsidence, or other similar hazards are reduced to a less than significant level.
VI.f Liquefaction is a phenomenon that occurs when strong earthquake shaking causes soils to collapse from a
sudden loss of cohesion and undergo a transformation from a solid state to a liquefied state. This happens
in areas where the soils are saturated with groundwater. Loose soils with particle size in the medium sand
to silt range are particularly susceptible to liquefaction when subjected to seismic ground shaking.
Affected soils lose all strength during liquefaction and failure of building foundations can occur.
Liquefaction typically occurs in areas where groundwater is present within 50 feet of the surface.
A portion of the Proposed Project site is located within an area identified as moderately high to
moderately susceptible to liquefaction3 during seismic events on either the San Andreas of San Jacinto
faults. Very moist to wet soils were encountered in borings at depths of 45 to 50:t feet drilled during the
geotechnical investigation4. The City maintains construction standards based on the CBC for development
within areas susceptible to liquefaction hazards. Adherence to the Mitigation Measure GEO-l, will
reduce potentia] liquefaction hazards to a less than significant level.
City of San Bernardino General Plan Update Technical Background Report. Figure 81.
City of San Bernardino General Plan Update Technical Background Report. Figure 80.
3 City of San Bernardino General Plan Update Technical Background Report. Figure 77.
4 GeoTechnical Investigation and Liquefaction EvaluaTion. Proposed Commercial/Industrial Building Gateway North. Central Avenue
at Clevenger Drive. Southern California Geotechnical, December 30. 2004.
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VI.g The Proposed Project site is relatively flat and does not harbor any unique geologic or physical feature.
No impact associated with this issue will occur.
VI.h The project site is not located in an area identified as having high potential for water or wind erosion. I
Please refer to the responses provided to Checklist Questions VI.a and VI.d. Any impacts associated with
this issue will be less than significant.
VI.i As stated in the response to Checklist Question VI.e, the project site is relatively flat; therefore, no earth
movement on slopes in excess of 15 percent or within a Hillside Management Overlay District (HMOD)
will occur. No impact related to this issue will occur.
TBR. Figure 82.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With
Significant Mitigation
Impact Incorporated
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MA TERIALS - Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the D D
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 one-quarter 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
two 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) Impair implementation of or physically interfere
with an adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
g) 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?
h) Other:
Discussion:
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Impact
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may be used on-site during the construction and/or occupancy of the proposed warehouse facility. The
transport and use of hazardous materials during the construction and operation of the site will be
conducted in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws. Compliance with all applicable laws
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and regulations will reduce the potential impact associated with the routine transport, use, or disposal of
hazardous materials to a less than significant level.
VII.b Activities conducted at warehouse facilities may include the use and/or storage of hazardous materials.
Prior to operation of any facility that may utilize or store hazardous substances, the City requires the
development and implementation of a Business Emergency/Contingency Plan (Business Plan). Such
Business Plans are required to identify a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCCP)
that defines the steps that will be taken by the owner/operator to control, minimize, or prevent spills of
hazardous or toxic materials; what responses will be taken to remediate the adverse consequences of any
accidental spills and how any contaminated materials will be managed once collected for treatment and
disposal. Additionally, any hazardous materials present on-site will be handled in accordance with all
applicable State and Federal laws. The handling of hazardous materials and hazardous waste in
accordance with all applicable City, State, and Federal laws will reduce the potential impacts associated
with an accidental release of hazardous materials into the environmental to a less than significant level.
VILc Because no school is located within 0.25 mile of the Proposed Project site, no impact related to this issue
will occur.
VII.d A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)I has been prepared for the Proposed Project site. This
ESA was performed in accordance with the scope and limitations of the American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) Phase I ESA Standard E1527-00 in an effort to identify "recognized environmental
conditions" and "historic recognized environmental conditions" (REC and HREC, respectively) within
the 80-acre area located at the northwest comer of Tippecanoe and Central Avenues. The Proposed
Project site encompasses approximately 40.5 acres of the area surveyed for the ESA.
Four inactive groundwater monitoring wells are located within a smaller, fenced off portion of the site.
These wells were utilized in the past for monitoring of a plume in the water table. No soil or groundwater
contamination has been identified on-site. The inactive groundwater monitoring wells will be removed
prior to site preparation and project construction. The project site is not listed on any State or Federal
environmental databases including the National Priorities List (NPL); Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) list; Emergency Response Notification System
(ERNS) list; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act System (RCRIS), Treatment, Storage, and
Disposal (TSD) Facilities list; Calsites Database; the Solid Waste Facilities and Landfills (SWLF)
database; or any Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) database. Additionally, the Proposed
Project site is not listed on the State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Site Lists (Cortese
list) pursuant to the California Code (Section 65962.5). Of the five sites on surrounding properties that
were identified during the database search, none poses ".. .an environmental concern for the site."
While no evidence of either an REC or HREC was identified within the limits of the Proposed Project
site, two areas of the larger SO-acre survey area constitute a REC. Unidentified pesticides may have been
applied to one of these areas: the olive grove located east of the project boundary. During the site
reconnaissance for a 2001 ESA ".. .numerous buckets, barrels, and 55-gallon drums were observed."
Additionally, ".. .soil staining was observed from a machine leaking oil onto the unpaved ground." These
conditions were not observed during the 2004 ESA field reconnaissance.
While the ESA did not reveal the existence of any known or recorded hazardous material release on-site.
the movement of soil during construction activity may reveal previously undetected and/or unrecorded
Phase I EnvironlTU'ncal Sire Assessmenl Counry Assembly Phase A and Phase B San Bernardino. California. MHW, February 18,
2004.
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hazardous material. To reduce the significance in the unlikely event potentially hazardous materials are
encountered during project grading/construction. the following mitigation measure has been identified.
HAZ-l The City shall be immediately notified in the event malodorous or discolored soils, liquids,
containers, or other materials known or suspected to contain hazardous materials and/or
contaminants are encountered during on-site grading/construction. Earthmoving activities in the
vicinity of said material shall be halted until the extent and nature of the suspect material is
determined by qualified personnel (as determined by the City.) The removal and/or disposal of
any such contaminants shall be in accordance with all applicable local, State, and Federal
standards.
Adherence to Mitigation Measure HAZ.l will reduce potential impacts related to this issue to a
less than significant level.
Vn.e The San Bernardino International Airport (SBrA), a commercial airport with an instrument landing
system and a IO,OOO-foot runway, is located less than a mile northeast of the project site. Portions of the
project site are located within Airport Overlay District One (AD n. This overlay district is ".. .designed to
regulate land use and reduce hazards in an area characterized by high noise levels and substantial accident
potential resulting from aircraft operations." Warehouse facilities are a permitted use in AD I, subject to
compliance with the standards identified in the Development Code.
The SBrA Authority (SBIAA) has identified "Airport Influence Areas" in the areas surrounding airport
property.l A majority of the project site is located within the "Inner Safety Zone" (Zone 2) established for
the Airport. Zone 2 (identified as "Inner Approach/Departure Zone" in the California Airpon Land Use
Planning Handbook) encompasses areas overflown at low altitudes, typically 200-400 feet above runway
elevation. Development within Zone 2 limits nonresidential uses, such as shopping centers, most eating
establishments, theaters, meeting halls, multi-story office buildings, and labor-intensive manufacturing
plants'" The Proposed Project will result in the development of a warehouse facility, a use that is not
associated with labor-intensive manufacturing.
/\. small portion of the northwest comer of the project site is located within the "Traffic Pattern Zone"
(Zone 6). Zone 6 is identified as having a low likelihood of accident occurrence. While the development
of high-intensity uses (such as outdoor stadiums) is restricted within this zone, the development of
residential uses and most non-residential uses is allowed. The proposed warehouse development is not a
high intensity use and is therefore permitted within this zone.
As the construction and operation of the proposed on-site uses will be required to adhere to all design,
construction, and operating standards established by the City and the SBIAA, no significant impact
associated with this issue will occur.
VIlJ Access to the project site will be via three driveways on Central Avenue. The eastern and western
driveways will provide access to employee parking areas, as well as the truck court on the north side of
the building. The central driveway, which will align with Clevenger Drive, will provide access only to the
truck court located on the south side of the building. Truck and passenger car movement areas will be
largely separated. Fire access to and around the proposed structure will be via the truck drive aisles which
provide access to and completely around the proposed structure. As required by City and emergency
service providers, the project applicant will prepare an Access Plan. The design, construction. and
-\irporr Influence Area. Runway (24/6) Categon D-VI (Map), San Bemardino International Airpon Authority. December 4.2003.
CulifumlG Alrporr Land Use Planning Handbook. State of California Depanment of Transponation. Division of Aeronautics, January
2002.
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maintenance of parking areas and circulation features will be in compliance with the City's emergency
access standards and the provisions identified in the Access Plan.
Construction activities which may temporarily restrict vehicular traffic will be required to implement
adequate and appropriate measures to facilitate the passage of persons and vehicles through/around any
required road closures. Adherence to applicable City access control measures will reduce potential
impacts related to this issue to a less than significant level.
VII.g The City has identified the northern and northeastern portions of the City, those areas located near the
foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, as a wildland/urban interface. Within this area, the City has
established three categories of fire hazards. The project site is not located within or near Foothill Fire
Hazard Zone A, B, or c.l No impact related to this issue will occur.
City olSon Bernardino General Plan. Envicom Corporal ion. adopted June 2, 1989.
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste 0
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 substantiaIly
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
storm water drainage systems or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted runoff, such as from
areas of material storage, vehicle or equipment
maintenance (including washing or detailing), waste
handling, hazardous materials handling or storage,
delivery areas, loading docks, or other outdoor
areas?
f) Otherwise substantiaIly degrade water quality?
g) Place housing within a IOO-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 lOO-year flood hazard area structures
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
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VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project:
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of 0
loss, injury, or death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
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j) Expose people or structures to inundation by seiche,
tsunami, or mudflow?
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k) Other:
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Discussion:
VIII.a On-site grading and construction activities will require the movement of on-site soils, which may increase
the potential for erosion and off-site sedimentation. The long-term operation of the proposed warehouse
facility may incrementally increase the potential for storm runoff from parking areas that is tainted by
sediment, petroleum products. andlor other contaminants. Such runoff may contribute to the degradation
of water quality in storm flows.
The City's NPDES permit establishes measures that sufficiently mitigate potential impacts associated
with construction-related discharge. As monitored by the City of San Bernardino, the developer must
comply with the NPDES requirements, including the preparation of an SWPPP. In addition to preparation
of an SWPPP, the developer will be required to submit a project specific Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP). The WQMP will identify measures to treat andlor limit the post-construction entry of
contaminants into storm flows. The WQMP is required to be incorporated by reference or attached to
project's SWPPP as the Post-Construction Management Plan.
In addition to these requirements, prior to the operation of any facility that may utilize hazardous
substances, the City requires the development and implementation of a Business Plan that defines the
steps that will be taken by the owner/operator to control, minimize, or prevent spills of hazardous or toxic
materials; what responses will be taken to remediate the adverse consequences of any accidental spills
and how any contaminated materials will be managed once collected for treatment and disposal.
The following mitigation measures have been identified to reduce the significance of any potential water
quality impact resulting from the construction andlor operation of the proposed warehouse facility:
HWQ-l The applicant shall mitigate on-site storm water discharge sufficiently to maintain compliance
with the City's NPDES Storm Water Discharge Permit Requirements. A "Notice of Intent"
(NOn shall be filed with the State Water Quality Control Board for construction disturbing 1.0
acre or more of land.
HWQ-2 Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit for review and approval, a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan that identifies specific Best Management Practices that
will be used on-site to reduce the pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practicable.
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HWQ-3 Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the project applicant shall submit to the City for review
and approval, a Water Quality Management Plan. The Water Quality Management Plan will
identify Best Management Practices to treat and/or limit the entry of contaminants (especially
those associated with nuisance water and first-flush runoff) into site drainage facilities.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant will be required to satisfy City
requirements related to the payment of fees and/or the provision of wastewater conveyance features.
Additionally, all wastewater conveyance features will be designed, installed, and maintained to meet City
standards. Adherence to Mitigation Measures HWQ-l through HWQ-3, measures included in the
SWPPP, WQMP, and NPDES permit, and City wastewater conveyance standards wiIl reduce potential
water quality impacts to a less than significant level.
VIII.b Because the Proposed Project will not result in the direct withdrawal of groundwater or interception of the
underlying aquifer, no direct impact to groundwater sources wiIl occur. The project site is located within
the Bunker Hill Groundwater Basin of the Santa Ana Watershed. Implementation of the Proposed Project
would result in the construction of approximately 1.645 million square feet of impermeable surfaces
(building and parking areas). Approximately 119,500 square feet of landscaped area would be retained as
permeable surface. The construction of impervious surfaces would incrementally reduce the amount of
permeable surface area for the groundwater basin; however, the loss of permeable surfaces on the
approximately 40.5 acre site is insignificant compared to the groundwater basin's total area of
approximately 80,478 acresl and in light of local and regional groundwater recharge activities.
Development of the Proposed Project would not result in a significant reduction in the amount of
groundwater available due to less of recharge area. Impacts associated with this issue are considered less
than significant.
vrn.c Please refer to the response to Checklist Question VI.d.
VIII.d No significant or jurisdictional drainage is located within the limits of the Proposed Project site. As stated
in the Q3 Flood Data2 issued by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Proposed Project
site is not located within an identified 100-year floodplain. Areas south of Central Avenue are located
within the 500-year floodplain.
The City's Public Works Division administers storm drain and flood control facilities within the City. The
storm drain system has been divided into sub-areas within the City based upon the San Bernardino
County Flood Control District's Comprehensive Storm Drain Plans. The project site is located within
Storm Drain Sub-Area I, which corresponds to Area "C" of Comprehensive Storm Drain Plan No. 7.3
The Proposed Project site drains in a southwesterly direction. Curbs, gutters, and storm drains are not
currently located within the portion of Central A venue fronting the project site. The Proposed Project
includes the construction of an off-site detention basin. Under buildout conditions, drainage from the
40.5-acre site will be conveyed via curb, gutters, and catch-basins to an on-site storm drain that will exit
the project site at the western driveway. The proposed 48-inch storm drain will connect to a 66-inch storm
drain to be installed in the south side of Central Avenue. The Central Avenue storm drain wiIl continue
westward for approximately 760 feet before turning south at Valley View Avenue. Approximately 280
I California Depanment of Water Resources, 1994.
2 Federal Emergency Management Agency Q3 Flood Data, 1996.
3 City of San Bernardino General Plan Updo.te Technical Background Report. Figure 40.
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feet of storm drain in Valley View A venue will connect to the proposed 15.5-acre-foot off-site detention
basin.
All drainage features will be privately owned and maintained. Approvals of drainage
features/improvements are made through the plan check process. As part of this process, all project-
related drainage features will be required to meet the City's Public Works Division standards. Because the
installation of project-related storm drain systems will occur within an existing urbanized area and
because the on-site storm drain system will be designed. installed, and maintained per Public Works
Division standards. potential drainage impacts associated with implementation of the Proposed Project are
less than significant.
VULe Please refer to the response to Checklist Questions Vrn.a and vrn.d.
vrnJ Please refer to the response to Checklist Question Vrn.a.
vrn.g-j As the Proposed Project is not located within an area identified as being subject to flood hazards. either
by the City or FEMA; does not include a residential component; will not place housing within a flood
hazard area; will not impede or redirect flood flows; and will not expose persons of property to a
significant loss. injury. or death from flooding. no impact related to this issue will occur.
Because the project site is located approximately 65 miles from the Pacific Ocean; is not located adjacent
to any enclosed bodies of water; and is generally flat with no nearby mountainous areas, no potential
exists for impacts resulting from tsunamis. seiches. or mudflows.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project
a) Physically divide an established community? 0 0 0 ~
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, 0 0 0 ~
or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the
project (including, but not limited to, the general
plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation 0 0 0 ~
plan or natural community conservation plan?
d) Be developed within the Hillside Management 0 0 0 ~
Overlay District?
e) Be developed within Foothill Fire Zones A, B, or C 0 0 0 ~
as identified in the City's General Plan?
f) Be developed within the Airport Influence Area as 0 0 ~ 0
adopted by the San Bernardino International Airport
Authority?
g) Other: 0 0 0 0
Discussion:
IX.a Land adjacent to the Proposed Project site is either undeveloped or developed with residential or
industriallbusiness park uses. Because of the existing on- and off-site pattern of development, the
construction and operation of the Proposed Project will not disrupt or divide an established community.
No impact related to this issue would occur.
IX.b The Proposed Project will result in the construction and operation of an approximately 900,480 square
foot warehouse facility. The General Plan land use designation for the site is "IL" (Industrial Light). The
IL district is intended to.... .retain, enhance, and intensify existing and provide for the new development."
Development of the project site with warehousing uses is permitted within the IL district, subject to
approval of a Development Permit. The proposed on-site use is consistent with suggested development
within industrial districts.
Single-family residential dwellings are located north and south of the project site. An industriallbusiness
park is located direct west of the site. Residential structures of undetermined condition/occupancy are
located east of the project site. As stated in the City's Development Code, .....Single-family dwelling
units which legally existed in the industrial land use districts prior to June 3, 1991, may remain as a
permitted use." The residential dwellings located directly adjacent or in close proximity (across Central
A venue) to the project site were constructed prior to 1991 and are, therefore, permitted within the IL
district.
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Because the Proposed Project is consistent with the uses envisioned within the n... district, and because
adherence to Development Code standards will ensure the orderly development of the project site, no
impact related to this issue will result from the construction or occupancy of the proposed warehouse use.
IX.c Please refer to the response to Checklist Question IV.e.
IX.d Please refer to the response to Checklist Question VI.i.
IX.e Please refer to the response to Checklist Question vn.g.
IX.f Please refer to the response to Checklist Question Vn.e.
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X. 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?
Less Than
Significant
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Significant Mitigation Significant No
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b) Result in the loss of a locally-important mineral
resource recovery site delineated on a local general
plan. specific plan or other land use plan?
c) Be located in a Mineral Resource Zone as adopted
by the State Mining and Geology Board and
identified in the City's General Plan?
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Discussion:
X.a-c The Proposed Project is not located within any areas identified as regionally significant construction
aggregate sectors.1 Because the project site is not designated in the City's General Plan as a mineral
resource zone or identified as a source of a known mineral resource, no impact related to these issues will
occur.
City of San BerrUJrdino General Plan Update Technical Background Repon. Figure 53.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
XI. NOISE - Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels 0 ~ 0 0
in excess of standards established in the City's
General Plan or Development Code, or applicable
standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive 0 0 ~ 0
groundbome vibration or groundbome noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise 0 0 ~ 0
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in 0 ~ 0 0
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan 0 0 ~ 0
or Airport Influence Area, would the project expose
people residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
f) Other: 0 0 0 0
Discussion:
X.a,c,d The Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) is a 24-hour A-weighted average sound level from
midnight to midnight obtained after the addition of 5 decibels (dB) to sound levels occurring between
7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and 10 dB to the sound levels occurring between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The
5 dB and 10 dB penalties added to the evening and nighttime hours account for the added sensitivity of
humans to noise during these time periods.
The City's General Plan states that an acceptable exterior CNEL in residential areas is 65 dBA with an
interior noise level of 45 dBA. In industrial areas, Ct\TEL levels of up to 70 dBA and 80 dBA are normally
and conditionally acceptable, respectively.
Construction-Related Noise, Noise from construction equipment typically generates approximately 68
dBA 4q at 100 feet from the area where it operates. Leq is the equivalent sound level representing the
average noise exposure over a one-hour, eight-hour, or 24-hour period. If two pieces of equipment are
used, the "typical" construction noise measurements of the maximum hourly average noise levels are
expected to be approximately 72 dBA Leq at 100 feet from the point of origin. As point sources, these
noise sources will decrease at a rate of 6 dBA per doubling of distance. Therefore, at 200 feet, the
construction noise would decrease to 66 dBA; at 400 feet, the dBA would decrease to 60 dBA; and so
forth.
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Residential structures are located approximately 230 feet from the site's northern property line and
approximately 100 feet from the site's southern property line. Currently, the 50 dBA noise contour ranges
from 60.9 to 61.2 feet from the centerline of the outmost lane of Central Avenue in the vicinity of the
project site.
A IS-dB outdoor to indoor noise reduction with windows closed is typically assumed to represent interior
noise levels where measurements are not available. With the reduction applied, interior noise levels south
of Central Avenue of approximately 57 dB(A) Leq at 100 feet are anticipated. North of the project site,
interior noise levels of approximately 51 dB(A) Leq at 200 feet are anticipated. This short-term noise
impact will exceed the City's noise standard. The following mitigation measures will be required to
reduce potential construction noise impacts to a less than significant level.
NOS-} Construction-related activities may not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. No
construction vehicles, equipment, or employees may be delivered to, or arrive at the construction
site before 7:00 a.m. or leave the site after 8:00 p.m. Construction activities may only occur
Monday through Saturday and are not permitted on State or Federal holidays.
NOS-2 All construction vehicles shall have mufflers and be maintained in good operating order at all
times.
NOS-3 All trucks waiting to be loaded or unloaded with construction material shall not be left to idle for
more than 10 minutes.
NOS-4 Concrete crushing, rock crushing, and/or blasting on the project site shall be prohibited.
NOS-5 All stationary noise-generating sources (e.g., air compressors), stockpiling and vehicle staging
areas, shall be located as far as possible from the existing residential uses.
\Jhcrence to :\titigation Measures NOS-} through NOS-5 will reduce short-term noise impacts to a less
than significant level.
Operational Noise Impacts. While some level of operational noise is generated by exterior machinery,
the majority of operational noise associated with the Proposed Project will result from project traffic.
Noise levels associated with current and project-related traffic (Years 2006 and 2030) were identified
using the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Rd-77-108 Noise Model. The results of this noise
modeling are included as Appendix C. As previously stated, residential structures are located
:Ipproximately 230 feet from the site's northern property line and approximately 100 feet from the site's
...outhem property line.
\s operation of the proposed warehouse facility will increase traffic volumes, an increase in traffic-
related noise is anticipated. Currently, the 50 dBA noise contour ranges from 60.9 to 61.2 feet from the
centerline of the outmost lane of Central A venue across the street from the project site. In 2006 (with
project), the 50 JBA contour will extend from 62.5 to 63.6 feet. In 2030 (with project), this contour will
-:\lend 66.6 to 67.5 feet from the centerline of the outmost lane along Central Avenue across from the
project site. Compared to Year 2006 and 2030 (without project), future traffic-related noise levels with
development of the Proposed Project will increase a maximum of 2.3 dBA and 0.6 dBA along Central
.\ \enue in 2006 and 2030, respectively. An increase of 3 dBA is perceptible by the human ear and is
considered potentially significant.l An increase of 2.3 dBA is a less than significant impact. While
project-related traffic noise may impact sensitive receptors along adjacent roadways, the level of impact is
no more significant than that which currently exists. Because the increase in project-related does not
Cahrans Traffic :>Joise Protocol, 1998.
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exceed the threshold of significance, and because no significant traffic-related noise impact will occur, no
mitigation is required.
X.b During operation of the Proposed Project, tractor trailers will access the project site. The City's
Development Code states that vibration shall not be discemable beyond the boundary of the property line
on which it originates. While the utilization of construction equipment and tractor trailers may generate
ground vibrations, any such vibration will be dispersed by project's distance from any sensitive receptor.
Potential groundbome vibration impacts are anticipated to be less than significant.
X.e In June 1990, the Inland Valley Redevelopment Agency certified the Final EIR for the Inland Valley
Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Plan (Redevelopment Plan EIR). Amongst other issues, the
Redevelopment Plan EIR evaluated potential noise impacts that would result from the operation of a
civilian airport offering up to 37,300 annual flights. This level of air activity was incorporated into the
SBIA's Interim Airport Operating Plan, which anticipates up to 37,000 flights per year at SBIA
(approximately \01 per day).1 Even at this level of activity .....the Proposed Project [the Interim
Operating Plan] will result in a significant contraction of the existing noise contours that reflected Air
Force flight operations through 1989." Portions of the project site are located within the 65 dB noise
contour identified for the SBIA2. The project site is located within an area designated for industrial uses.
Development of the proposed warehouse facility project will not result in the construction or occupancy
of any noise-sensitive use; therefore, no significant airport-related noise impact will occur.
NorlOn Air Force Base Conversion 10 Civilian Use Interim Airport Operating Plan Environmental Impact Checklist. San Bernardino
International Airport Authority.
Figure 4.8.5. SB1TC Draft E1R, LSA Associates, Inc., November 1995.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, 0 0 0 t8J
either directly (for example, by proposing new
homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example,
through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Remove existing housing and displace substantial 0 0 0 t8J
numbers of people, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
c) Other: Create a significant demand for additional 0 0 t8J 0
housing
Discussion:
XII.a While the Proposed Project will generate employment opportunities, the jobs created are not expected to
induce substantial growth in the City or region that has not been previously anticipated. Infrastructure,
including roads, sewers, water, and electricity, already exists on and around the project site. No impact
related to this issue will occur.
XII.b No residential structures, including affordable housing units, are located on-site; therefore, no impact
associated with this issue will occur.
XIl.c The Proposed Project will result in the construction an approximately 900,480-square foot warehouse.
While short-term construction-related jobs will be created, these positions would most likely be filled by
local workers.
Based on median employment generation factors of 2,1 1 1 square feet of warehouse use and 1,014 square
feet of office use per employee,l the Proposed Project is anticipated to create up to 416 warehouse jobs
and 22 office jobs. The jobs created by the development of the proposed warehouse facility are expected
to be filled by persons already living in the community andlor region.
The most recently reported growth forecasts2 for the City, the SANBAG (San Bernardino County) Sub-
region, and SCAG are reflected in Table D.
According to the California Department of Finance,3 7,055 (II %) of the housing units in the City are
vacant. An adequate supply of vacant housing exists in the City to accommodate any increase in
population that may result from the operation of the Proposed Project. Because a surplus of housing exists
in the City; no significant demand for additional housing will result from the Proposed Project. Impacts
associated with this issue are considered less than significant.
Employment Density Study Report, The Natelson Company. Inc.. Octobet 31,2001.
Regional Transportation Plan Final Draft. Southern California Association of Governments. February 2004.
E-5 City/County Population and Housing Estimates. 2004, Revised 200J-2003. with 2000 DRU Benchmark, Slate of California.
Depanment of Finance. May 2004.
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2005 2030
Population
City 199,035 214,069
SANBAG 1,9 I 9,2 15 2,713,149
SCAG 18,117,604 22,890,797
Housing Units
City 57,221 66,734
SANBAG 567,171 897,739
SCAG 5,673,585 7,660,107
Jobs
City 88,791 143,015
SANBAG 669,028 1,178,890
SCAG 7,764,997 10,527,202
Table D - Population, Housing, and Employment Projections
Source: Southern California Association of Governments, 2004.
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project:
a) 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:
i) Fire protection, including medical aid? 0 0 1ZI 0
ii) Police protection? 0 0 1ZI 0
iii) Schools? 0 0 1ZI 0
iv) Parks or other recreational facilities? 0 0 1ZI 0
v) Other governmental services? 0 0 1ZI 0
b) Other: 0 0 0 0
Discussion:
XIII.aj Fire prevention, fire protection, and emergency medical assistance in the City of San Bernardino are
provided by the San Bernardino Fire Department (SBFD). The construction of the proposed structures
will be required to adhere to all applicable standards established in the City's Municipal and
Development Codes, as well as conditions mandated by the SBFD. In addition, the project proponent
will be required to pay applicable development fees to the City for the provision of fire protection
services and facilities. Adherence to these standards and conditions and payment of fees will reduce
potential impacts related to this issue to a less than significant level.
Jobs created by the Proposed Project are likely to be filled by persons already residing in the City or
sub-region area. As stated in the response to Checklist Question XII.a, the new jobs created by the
Proposed Project are not expected to induce substantial growth in the City or sub-region that has not
been previously anticipated. In the unlikely event every job is filled by a new resident of the City, the
438 new residents would increase the City's population (Year 2005 projected at 199,035 persons) by
0.22 percent. Any additional demand on medical aid and hospital service resulting from this increase is
expected to be less than significant.
XIII.aji Police protection services are provided by the City of San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD).
Development of the project site with the Proposed Project would incrementally increase the demand for
police services. Adherence to requirements established by the SBPD and payment of required
development fees will reduce potential impacts related to the provision of police protection services to a
less than significant level.
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XIII.a.iii The Proposed Project is located within the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD). As
previously stated. it is anticipated that most of the new employment opportunities resulting from
development of the Proposed Project will be filled by persons already residing in the community.
Assessment fees for residential and commercial development are required by the SBCUSD. Currently
SBCUSD assesses a fee of $3.86 per square foot for residential development. and $0.36 per square foot
for commercial development. I Per California Government Code (~ 65995 [h]). "The payment or
satisfaction of a fee. charge. or other requirement levied or imposed.. . are hereby deemed to be full and
complete mitigation of the impacts.. .on the provision of adequate school facilities." Upon payment of
required fees. no significant impact related to the provision of school services will occur.
XIII.a.iv Please refer to the response to Checklist Question XIV.a.
XIII.a.v All on-site access. parking areas. utilities. and structures will be maintained by the project applicant or
operator of the proposed facility. Maintenance of public facilities and infrastructure would not be
significantly altered by the development of the Proposed Project.
As with any commercial or industrial operation. the Proposed Project will be required provide revenue
to the City in the form of fees. property taxes. etc. It is anticipated that the payment of such monies will
offset any increased maintenance burden associated the development of project site; therefore. potential
impacts associated with this issue are anticipated to be less than significant.
E-mail from Dianna Flores. Facilities Management Clerk. SBCUSD, December 12,2004.
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XIV. RECREA TION - Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and
regional parks or other recreational facilities such
that substantial physical deterioration of the facility
would occur or be accelerated?
Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
0 0 [gl 0
b) Include recreational facilities or require the
construction or expansion of recreational facilities
which might have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
o
o
[gl
o
c) Other:
o
o
o
o
Discussion:
XIV .a-b As the Proposed Project does not include a residential component, no direct increase in population will
result from the construction and operation of the warehouse facility. The Proposed Project is expected to
create up to 438 jobs; however, jobs created by the Proposed Project are expected to be filled by persons
already living in the community. Therefore, it is unlikely a significant population increase will result
from development of the Proposed Project. No increase demand on existing park and/or recreational
facilities will occur.
The Proposed Project does not include anyon-site recreational facilities. Because the Proposed Project
will not result in a significant population increase, a significant demand for new park and recreation
facilities will not occur. The project proponent will be required to pay required park fees to offset any
potential impact relative to the provision of park and recreation facilities. Payment of required park fees
will reduce potential impacts related to this issue to a less than significant level.
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
xv. TRANSPORTATIONffRAFFIC - Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of
the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase
in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to
capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level
of service standard 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 results 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) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
g) Contlict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation (e.g.. bus
turnouts, bicycle racks)?
h) Other:
Discussion:
D
~
D
D
D
D
~
D
~
~
D
XV.a-b Trip generation for the proposed project was developed using rates for "High-Cube Warehouse"
contained in the SANBAG memorandum of April 19, 2005. The total number of vehicles was
apportioned among passenger vehicles and trucks according to the ratios contained in the San
Bernardino/Riverside County Warehouse/Distribution Center Vehicle Trip Generation Study, (National
Association of Industrial and Office Properties, January 2(05). As stated in the Traffic Impact Analysis
(TIA) I prepared for the Proposed Project, the project is expected to generate 1,706 daily PCE trips, with
120 PCE trips occurring during the a.m. peak hour, 197 PCE trips occurring during the 3:00 to 4:00 peak
hour, and 115 PCE trips occurring during the p.m. peak hour.
D
~
D
D
~
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
~
D
D
D
D
D
Traffic Impact Analysis. Gateway North Distribution Center. LSA Associates. Inc., May 6, 2005.
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The City of San Bernardino uses Level of Service (LOS) D as its minimum standard for intersection
operations. Intersections operating at LOS E or F are required to be mitigated to LOS D or better. All
intersections studied in the TIA are under the jurisdiction of the City. All study area intersections (Table
E) are currently operating at satisfactory levels of service.
Intersection AM Peak Hour LOS PM Peak Hour
LOS
I. Waterman A venue/Central A venue B B
2. Waterman Avenue/Orange Show Road C C
3. Lena Road/Central A venue future intersection future intersection
4. Tippecanoe A venue/Central A venue A A
5. Driveway NCentral A venue future intersection future intersection
6. Driveway B/Clevenger Drive/Central A venue A B
7. Driveway C/Central A venue future intersection future intersection
Table E - Existing LOS of Study Area Intersections
Source: Traffic Impact AlUllysis. Gateway Nonh Distribution Center. LSA Associates. Inc.. May 6. 2005.
The TIA forecast traffic conditions, with and without the project, under Year 2005 and Year 2030
conditions.
Year 2005 Conditions
The Year 2005 with project conditions considers the addition of traffic generated by the Proposed Project
to the Year 2005 without project conditions. As identified in Table F, all study area intersections will
operate at satisfactory levels of service under 2005 (with and without project conditions.)
Table F - Opening year (2005) LOS with and without Proposed Project
Intersection Without Project With Project
AM Peak PM Peak AM Peak PM Peak
Hour Hour Hour Hour
I. Waterman A venue/Central A venue B B B B
2. Waterman Avenue/Orange Show Road C C C C
3. Lena Road/Central A venue future future future future
intersection intersection intersection intersection
4. Tippecanoe A venue/Central A venue A A A A
5. Driveway NCentral Avenue future future A B
intersection intersection
6. Driveway B/Clevenger Drive/Central A venue A B B B
7. Driveway C/Central Avenue future future A A
intersection intersection
Source: Traffic Impact AlUllysis. Gateway Nonh Distribution Center, LSA Associates. Inc., May 6, 2005.
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Year 2030 Conditions
Under Year 2030 (without project) conditions the following intersections are projected to operate at
unsatisfactory levels of service:
. Waterman Avenue/Orange Show Road (a.m. and p.m. peak hours);
. Tippecanoe Avenue/Central Avenue (p.m. peak hour); and
. Driveway "B"/Clevenger Drive/Central A venue (p.m. peak hour).
The year 2030 with project condition considers the addition of traffic generated by the Proposed Project
to the year 2030 (without project) conditions. Under this condition, the following intersections/freeway
segments are projected to operate at unsatisfactory levels of service:
. Waterman Avenue/Orange Show Road (a.m. and p.m. peak hours). While this intersection was
projected to operate at LOS F under Year 2030 (without project) conditions, the addition of project-
generated traffic will contribute to this unsatisfactory condition.
. Tippecanoe Avenue/Central Avenue (and p.m. peak hours). While this intersection was projected to
operate at LOS F under Year 2030 (without project) conditions, the addition of project-generated
traffic will contribute to this unsatisfactory condition.
. Driveway "B"/Clevenger Drive/Central Avenue (p.m. peak hour). While this intersection was
projected to operate at LOS E under Year 2030 (without project) conditions, the addition of project-
generated traffic will contribute to this unsatisfactory condition.
Table F - Year 2030 LOS with and without Proposed Project
Intersection Without Project With Project
AM Peak PM Peak AM Peak PM Peak
Hour Hour Hour Hour
I. Waterman A venue/Central A venue C C C C
2. Waterman Avenue/Orange Show Road F F F F
3. Lena Road/Central A venue C C C C
4. Tippecanoe A venue/Central A venue C F C F
5. Driveway AlCentral Avenue future future C C
intersection intersection
6. Driveway B/Clevenger Drive/Central A venue C E C F
7. Driveway C/Central Avenue future future B C
intersection intersection
Source: Traffic Impact AniJ/ysis. Gateway North Distribution Center, LSA Associates, Inc., May 6. 2005.
Notes: Tinted cells represent intersections that exceed the LOS standanl.
At any intersection or roadway where project development is forecast to have an impact, improvements
must be identified as mitigation measures. For intersections that meet a jurisdiction's minimum level of
service standard under existing conditions, the mitigation measures must maintain conformance with that
standard. For intersections that fail to meet a jurisdiction's minimum level of service standard under
existing conditions, the mitigation measures must maintain the existing level of service.
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Because all study intersection under Year 2005 conditions operate at acceptable levels of service with the
contribution of project traffic, no circulation improvements are required.
Under Year 2030 with project conditions, three locations will not meet the relevant jurisdiction's
minimum level of service standard. Modifications to intersection lane configurations are recommended as
mitigation measures in accord with CMP requirements for these locations, as follows:
. Waterman Avenue/Orange Show Road - Addition of a southbound through lane and a northbound
left turn lane.
. Tippecanoe A venue/Central A venue - Addition of a dedicated westbound right turn lane.
. Driveway B/Clevenger Drive/Central A venue - Installation of a traffic signal. This traffic signal may
either be installed at this location or at a nearby location that would provide adequate gaps in the
traffic stream at this location to facilitate turning movements to and from the project and Clevenger
Drive.
The City of San Bernardino General Plan calls for Lena Road to be extended from its current terminus at
Mill Street south to Orange Show Road. The project will participate with other developers in the vicinity
to construct this extension.
The intersection levels of service with the recommended intersection improvements for the Year 2030
with project conditions are identified in Table G.
Table G - Year 2030 LOS with and without Proposed Intersection Improvements
Intersection Without Improvements With Improvements
AM Peak PM Peak AM Peak PM Peak
Hour Hour Hour Hour
l. Waterman A venue/Central A venue C C C C
2. Waterman Avenue/Orange Show Road F F C D
3. Lena Road/Central A venue C C C C
4. Tippecanoe Avenue/Central Avenue C F C C
5. Driveway A/Central A venue C C C C
6. Driveway B/Clevenger Drive/Central A venue C F A A
7. Driveway C/Central Avenue B C B C
Source: Traffic Impact Analysis. Gate....ay Nonh Distribution Center, LSA Associales. Inc., May 6. 2005.
","otes: Tinted cells represent intersections that exceed the LOS standard.
To ensure the potential traffic and circulation impacts associated with the operation of the proposed
warehouse facility are sufficiently mitigated, the following mitigation measure has been identified.
TFC-l Prior to the approval of building permits, the project developer shall provide fair share
contributions for those improvements detailed in the Traffic Impact Analysis prepared for the
Proposed Project. The contribution required by the developer shall be as established in the Traffic
Impact Analysis and upon consultation with the City.
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Upon implementation of the previously identified improvements, minimum level of service standards are
maintained at the three study area intersections where a project-related impact is identified. Potential
traffic and circulation impacts associated with the Proposed Project are, with adherence to Mitigation
Measure TFC.l, are reduced to a less than significant level.
XV.c While the project site is located within one mile of the SBIA, the Proposed Project does not include any
function or use that will affect the number or frequency of flights to this air facility. The Proposed Project
is located within the City's Airport Overlay District. Warehouses are permitted within the Airport
Overlay District, subject to development code restrictions and requirements. As the construction and
operation of the proposed on-site uses will be required to adhere to all design, construction, and operating
standards established by the City and the SBIAA, no significant impact associated with this issue will
occur.
XV.d Access to the project site will be via three driveways on Central Avenue. The eastern and western
driveways will provide access to employee parking areas, as well as the truck court on the north side of
the building. The central driveway, which will align with Clevenger Drive, will provide access only to the
truck court located on the south side of the building. Truck and passenger car movement areas will be
largely separated. Fire access to and around the proposed structure will be via the truck drive aisles which
provide access to and completely around the proposed structure. Parking areas and circulation features
will be designed and constructed to satisfy the requirements of the City's Public Works Division. The
design of the Proposed Project does not include any sharp curves or dangerous intersections. The project
will not, therefore, create a substantial increase in hazards due to a design feature. No impact associated
with this issue will occur.
XV.e Please refer to the response to Checklist Question VIIJ.
XV.f The Proposed Project includes the provision of 893 parking stalls, including 16 handicapped stalls, 298
standard parking stalls, 430 trailer parking stalls, and 149 stalls for trailers at the dock door. The Proposed
Project consists of the construction of an approximately 894,240-square foot warehouse. The total square
footage for the warehouse includes 22,069 square feet of office space and 878,411 square feet of
warehouse space. The City of San Bernardino parking requirementl for industriaU warehousing uses
greater than 50,000 square feet is I space for each 1,250 square feet of ground floor area. Parking
standard requirements for offices ranging in size from 7,501 to 40,000 square feet is I space for each 300
square feet of office space. The office portion of the warehouse requires 74 spaces to meet parking
requirements while the warehouse portion requires 703 spaces, for a total of 777 spaces. Because the total
number of parking spaces required at the Proposed Project site exceeds 500 spaces, the City parking
requirements for handicapped spaces for the Proposed Project require the provision of 7 spaces. plus 1
additional space for each 200 additional parking spaces (over 500) provided. Total handicapped parking
required for the Proposed Project is 9 spaces. Because the Proposed Project includes 893 parking stalls
(including 16 handicapped spaces) and because parking areas will be designed and constructed to
incorporate applicable City parking standards, no impact related to this issue will occur.
XV.g Roads. bicycle lanes, and pedestrian crossings for the Proposed Project site will be installed, as required
by City standards. The Proposed Project will comply with all City development policies and standards
supporting alternative modes of transportation; therefore, no impact related to this issue will occur.
City of San Bernardino Development Code. S,'cllon 19.24.
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Significant
Impact
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the 0
Santa Ana 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 would
cause significant environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new
storm water drainage facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources, or
are new or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in 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?
h) Other: Result in a disjointed pattern of utility
extensions?
Discussion:
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
o
[8J
o
o
o
[8J
o
o
o
[8J
o
o
o
[8J
o
o
o
o
[8J
o
o
o
[8J
o
o
o
[8J
o
o
o
[8J
XVI.a Under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act, the RWQCB issues NPDES permits to regulate waste
discharges to waters of the U.S. Waters of the U.S. include rivers, lakes, and their tributary waters. Waste
discharges include discharges of storm water and construction project discharges. A construction project
resulting in the disturbance of 1.0 acre or more requires an NPDES permit. Construction project
proponents are required to prepare an SWPPP and meet the requirements of the Santa Ana RWQCB
regarding wastewater. As stated in the response to Checklist Question VIII.a, the developer will be
required to adhere to applicable NPDES permit, SWPPP, and WQMP requirements. Adherence to
applicable provisions of these programs and RWQCB requirements will reduce impacts associated with
wastewater treatment requirements to less than significant.
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XVI.b. Wastewater treatment services will be provided to the Proposed Project by the SBMWD. Wastewater
flows from the project site will be conveyed to and processed at the San Bernardino Water Reclamation
Facility (WRP), located at 399 Chandler Place in the City of San Bernardino. This facility is operated by
SBMWD, which provides combined domestic and industrial wastewater treatment services to the Cities
of San Bernardino and Lorna Linda, as well as the East Valley Water District (EVWD) and Patton State
Hospital. The WRP has a design capacity of 33 million gallons per day (mgd). Current inflow to the WRP
is approximately 26-28 mgd, resulting in 5-7 mgd of surplus capacity. Because of the nature of the
proposed use, the volume of wastewater generated from the site is not anticipated to be substantial.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant will be required to satisfy SBMWD
requirements related to the payment of fees and/or the provision of adequate wastewater facilities. All
facilities will be designed, installed, and maintained to meet SBMWD standards. No significant impacts
related to the provision of sewer or wastewater treatment services are anticipated.
XVI.c Please refer to the response to Checklist Response Vm.d.
XVI.d Sections 10910-10912 of the California Water Code requires the preparation of a Water Supply
Assessment (WSA) for a proposed industrial, manufacturing, or process plant, or industrial park planned
to employ more than 1,000 persons, occupying more than 40 acres of land, or having more than 650,000
square feet of floor area as set forth in. Additionally, a WSA is required for any use that would use an
amount of water equivalent to that required by a 500-unit residential project. Although the Proposed
Project will occupy more than 40 acres of land and will total more than 900,000 square feet, on-site
activities will be restricted to the storage and distribution of materials. No water-intensive industrial,
manufacturing or processing activity will occur on-site. On-site usage of water will be restricted to that
required for landscaping and domestic consumption. The average daily consumption for similar
warehouse uses in the City is 5,100 cubic feet (38,151 gallons).t While the volume of water varies
depending on the amount of on-site landscaping, it is significantly less than the daily water demand
required for 500 residential dwellings (1,122,000 gallons).2
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant will be required to satisfy City
requirements related to the payment of fees and/or the provision of adequate water facilities and that
Proposed Project's water demands can be met. All facilities will be designed, installed, and maintained to
meet water supply standards. Adherence to these conditions will reduce potential impacts associated with
this issue to a less than significant level.
XVI.e Please refer to the response to Checklist Question XVI.b.
XVI.f-g
The City of San Bernardino will provide solid waste collection services to the project site. Based on a
solid waste generation rate of 8.0 pounds per day per 1,000 square feet,3 the operation of the Proposed
Project would generate approximately 7,204 pounds (3.6 tons) of solid waste per day. Based on Waste
Compositions for Trucking and Warehousing facilities,4 the nine most common forms of solid waste
generated on-site will include paper (34.9%); construction and demolition materials (23.7%); metal
(12.4%); other organic materials (12.2%); special waste (6.5%); plastic (6.4%); glass (2.8%); household
hazardous waste (0.9%); and mixed residue (0.3%). Combined, these materials can be expected to make
Conversation with George Castillo, Administrative Services Supervisor. City of San Bernardino Water Department, December 16,
2004.
300 cf/day (2.244 gallons): 500 units x 2.244 =: gallons 1.122,000 gallons. City of San Bernardino Water Department.
Draft Environmental Impact Report San Bernardino International Trade Center. LSA Associates. Inc., November 1995.
Detailed Waste Composition by Selected Business Group. California Integrated Waste Management Board.
htto://wwwciwmh.ca. gov/WasteChar/BizGrnCo.aso site accessed on December 13. 2004.
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up approximately 100 percentl of the solid waste stream at the Proposed Project. As required by the City,
the operator of the proposed facility will be required to sort and separate recyclable materials from the
solid waste stream.
Non-recyclable solid waste from the Proposed Project will be collected and transported to the San
Timoteo Solid Waste Disposal Site, located in the City of Redlands. The San Timoteo landfill is
permitted to accept a maximum of \,0002 tons of solid waste per day. The San Timoteo landfill is
expected to reach capacity at around 2016, but will be allowed to expand through permitting past this
date. Because the Proposed Project will not significantly impact current operation or the expected lifetime
of these landfills and because the operators of the Proposed Project will be required to comply with local,
State, and Federal mandates regarding solid waste, potential solid waste impacts will be less than
significant.
XVI.h Utilities are present on-site and within roadways adjacent to the project site. Based on the location of
existing utility features, the Proposed Project will not result in a disjointed pattern of utility extensions
based on review of existing patterns and proposed extensions. The City of San Bernardino General Plan
states that all utility providers have indicated an ability to provide service to new developments in the
Planning Area.3 No impact associated with this issue is anticipated to occur; therefore, no mitigation is
required.
2
Total exceeds 100% due to rounding.
California Integrated Waste Management Board, Solid Waste Information System. wwwciwmb.ca.gov.swis, site accessed on
December 13, 2004.
Ciry of San Bernardino General Plan, Envicom Corporation, Adopted June 2. 1989.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the 0 0 rgJ 0
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 major periods of California
history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually 0 rgJ 0 0
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 which 0 rgJ 0 0
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings. either directly or indirectly?
Discussion:
XVII.a No endangered or threatened species were identified on-site during the habitat assessment of the project
site. Development of the Proposed Project will not cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below
self-sustaining levels or restrict the movement/distribution of a rare or endangered species. Potential
impacts to the burrowing owl will be mitigated to a less than significant with adherence to Mitigation
Measures BIO-l and BIO-2. Because the project will not impact any threatened or endangered species
or habitat. no significant impact to biological resources will occur.
No historic structures or culturally significant features are located on-site; therefore. development of the
Proposed Project will not eliminate important examples of major periods of California history or
prehistory. Adherence to standard City and State measures related to the discovery. recovery. and/or
recordation of cultural resources and/or human remains during construction activities will ensure no
significant impact to cultural resources will result from implementation of the Proposed Project.
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XVII.b Operation of the proposed project will cumulatively increase traffic on local and regional roadways.
Improvements to mainline freeway segments on Interstates 10 and 215 are listed in the Final 2004
Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP).' The RTIP is a capital listing of all
transportation projects proposed over a six-year period for the six-county SCAG region. The projects
include highway improvements, transit, rail and bus facilities, HOY lanes, signal synchronization.
intersection improvements, freeway ramps, etc.
The RTIP is prepared to implement projects and programs listed in the Regional Transportation Plan
(RTP) and is developed in compliance with State and Federal requirements. County Transportation
Commissions have the responsibility under State law of proposing county projects, using the current
RTP's policies, programs, and projects as a guide, from among submittals by cities and local agencies.
The locally prioritized lists of projects are forwarded to SCAG for review. From this list, SCAG
develops the RTIP based on consistency with the current RTP, inter-county connectivity, financial
constraint and conformity satisfaction.
Improvements to l-lO and 1-215 are under the authority of Caltrans. The process of improving the 1-
IOffippecanoe Avenue interchange has been undertaken and will be funded by SANBAG. The Cities
of San Bernardino and Lorna Linda are stakeholders in this improvement process and will provide
concurrence to the ultimate design and layout of the interchange improvements at this location. As the
improvements to 1-10, 1-215 and local interchanges are already included in the RTIP, potential
cumulative effects of project-related traffic on these transportation features will be substantially
reduced.
The cumulative effects resulting from build out of the City's General Plan were previously identified in
the General Plan EIR. The Proposed Project will result in the construction and operation of up to
900,480 square feet of warehouse uses, or approximately 68 percent of the development permitted by
the City for the project site. Because the Proposed Project reduces the level of development from the
maximum that is permitted on-site, any potential cumulative air quality impact would correspondingly
reduced. Because the cumulative air quality impacts assigned to the Proposed Project fall within the
impacts identified in the City's General Plan EIR, no significant impact related to this issue will occur.
Final 2004 Regional Transponation Improvement Program - State Highway Projects" Project ID 44810, page 32. "1-10 Tippecanoe
Interchange reconfiguration & add aux(iliary) lanes..."; Project ID 200445. page 32. "In Lorna Linda, eastbound auxiliary lane
between Waterman Avenue Interchange & Tippecanoe Avenue Interchange. Widen EB Tippecanoe Avenue offramp from I to 2 (EA
1A4900) lanes," Project ID 200444. page 36. "'-215 corridor nonh from Rte 10 to Rte 30 - add 2 Mixed Flow lanes. I in each
direction," and Project ID 713. page 37. "1-215 Corridor nonh - in San Bernardino. on 1-215 from Rte 10 to Rte 210 - add to HOV
lanes I lane in ea(ch) dir(ection) and operational improvements including aux(illiary) lanes and CD roads."
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XVII.c The Proposed Project site is located within an urbanized area of the City and is compatible with
recently constructed and/or approved nearby development. Additionally, the proposed warehouse
facility and its associated improvements are consistent with the development standards identified in the
City's Development Code. Adherence to the mitigation measures identified in this Initial Study, the
conditions imposed on the project by the City. and compliance with State and Federal law, will reduce
all identified environmental impacts to a less than significant level.
Because all potentially significant impacts are reduced to a less than significant level, and because the
level of development proposed for the project site is approximately two-thirds of envisioned in the
City's General Plan, no significant long-term direct or cumulative impacts associated with the
construction and operation of the proposed warehouse facility will occur.
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LIST OF PREP ARERS AND REFERENCES
List of Preparers
This document was prepared under the direct management of the City of San Bernardino as Lead Agency for the
Proposed Project, and reflects the independent judgment and position of the City regarding the environmental
consequences of the Proposed Project. The Lead Agency was assisted by the following outside consultant(s):
Environmental Consultant
LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA)
Environmental/Planning Consultants
Lynn Calvert-Hayes, AICP, Principal
Carl Winter, Senior Environmental Planner
Sheryl Horn, Environmental Planner
Margaret Gooding, GIS Specialist
David Cisneros, Graphics
Steven Dong, Editing
Nancy Hasegawa, Word Processing
References
The following references have been cited in the Initial Study.
Airport Influence Area, Runway (24/6) Category D- VI (Map), San Bernardino International Airport Authority,
December 4, 2003.
California Department of Water Resources, 1994.
California Department of Finance, E-5 City/County Population and Housing Estimates 2004. Revised 2001-2003
with 2000 DRU benchmark, Sacramento, California. May 2004.
California Department of Fish and Game, Natural Diversity Data Base, San Bernardino South Quadrangle,
December 10,2004.
California Integrated Waste Management Board, Solid Waste Information System, www.ciwmb.ca.gov.swis. site
accessed on December 13, 2004.
CEQA Air Quality Handbook, South Coast Air Quality Management District, April 1993.
City of San Bernardino Development Code, Title 19, Jacobson & Wack, Revised June 1997.
City of San Bernardino Municipal Code, amended January 23, 2004.
City of San Bernardino General Plan, Envicom Corporation, June 1989.
City of San Bernardino General Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report, Envicom Corporation, March 1989.
City of San Bernardino General Plan Update Technical Background Report. Envicom Corporation, February
1988.
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Detailed Waste Composition by Selected Business Group, California Integrated Waste Management Board,
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/WasteChar/BizGrpCp.asp site assessed on December 16,2004.
Draft Environmental Impact Report, San Bernardino International Trade Center, LSA Associates, Inc.,
November 1995.
E-5 City/County Population and Housing Estimates, 2004, Revised 200/-2003, with 2000 DRU Benchmark, State
of California, Department of Finance, May 2004.
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program, Department of Conservation, 2002.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Q3 Flood Data, 1996.
LSA Associates, Inc. San Bernardino International Trade Center Draft Environmental Impact Report, November
1995.
LSA Associates, Inc., Traffic /mpact Analysis, Gateway North Distribution Center, LSA Associates, Inc., May 6,
2005.
Michael Brandman Associates. Letter confirming absence of suitable habitat on-site, December 21, 2004.
MHW. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment County Assembly Phase A and Phase B San Bernardino,
California, February 18, 2004.
The Natelson Company, Inc. Employment Density Study Report, October 31,2001.
NorCal Engineering. Geotechnical Investigation, Proposed Westgate Office/Warehouse Development, February
11,2004.
San Bernardino International Airport Authority. Norton Air Force Base Conversion to Civilian Use Interim
Airport Operating Plan Environmental/mpact Checklist.
Soil Survey of San Bernardino County, Southwestern Part, California, United States Department of Agriculture.
Soil Conservation Service. 1980.
Southern California Association of Governments. Regional Transportation Plan Final Draft, February 2004.
Southern California Geotechnical. Geotechnical Investigation and Liquefaction Evaluation, Proposed
Commercialllndustrial Building Gateway North, Central Avenue at Clevenger Drive, December 30,2004.
State Highway Projects. Project ill 200444. Final 2004 Regional Transportation Improvement Program, page 36
and page 37.
Slale of California Department of Transportation. Caltrans Traffic Noise Protocol, 1998.
State of California Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics. California Airport Land Use Planning
Handbook. January 2002.
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U.S. Air Force. Final Environmental Impact Statement, Disposal and Reuse of Nonon Air Force Base, Figure
3.1-1, June 1993.
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Existing One- Existing Eight. Exceeds State
Existing Receptor Distance Hour CO Hour CO Standards
Condition at to Road Centerline Concentration Concentration
Intersection (Meters) (pprn) (pprn) I-Hr 8-Hr
E St./Inland Ctr. 21 7.0 5.8 No No
Dr. & Mill 5t. 21 6.9 5.8 No No
19 6.9 5.8 No No
17 6.7 5.6 No No
E St. & Orange 21 7.2 6.0 No No
Show Rd. 21 7.1 5.9 No No
19 7.0 5.8 No No
17 6.9 5.8 No No
Iwaterman Ave. & 16 6.8 5.7 No No
Central Ave. 16 6.8 5.7 No No
16 6.8 5.7 No No
16 6.8 5.7 No No
Tippecanoe Ave. 15 6.9 5.8 No No
& Central Ave. 15 6.8 5.7 No No
14 6.8 5.7 No No
14 6.8 5.7 No No
Driveway A & 10 5.1 4.5 No No
Central Ave. 10 5.1 4.5 No No
10 5.1 4.5 No No
10 5.1 4.5 No No
Dwy B/Clevenger 10 5.6 4.9 No No
Dr. & Central Ave. 10 5.6 4.9 No No
10 5.6 4.9 No No
10 5.6 4.9 No No
IDriveway C & 10 5.1 4.5 No No
Central Ave. 10 5.1 4.5 No No
10 5.1 4.5 No No
10 5.1 4.5 No No
Includes ambient one-hour concentration of 5.0 ppm and ambient eight-hour concentration of 3.9
ppm. Measured at the 24302 4th St., San Bernardino, CA, AQ Station (San Bernardino County).
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HABIT A T ASSESSMENT CONFIRMATION LETTER
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December 27,2004
Mr. Ned Sciortino
Hi II wood Investment Properties
275 South Memorial Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408
SUBJECT:
Habitat Assessment of 81 acres in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County
Dear Mr. Sciortino:
At your request, Michael Brandman Associates (MBA) has prepared this letter report to document the
findings of our habitat assessment of 2 parcels in San Bernardino, to assist in your environmental due
diligence efforts.
Project Location and Description
The two properties totaling 81 acres are located on Central A venue, between Tippecanoe A venue to the
east and Valley View Avenue to the west. The project sites are depicted on the San Bernardino South
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic quadrangle in an un-sectioned portion of Township 1 South.
Range 4 West.
Biological Survey Methodology
A preliminary literature review and subsequent field assessment provided information regarding the
biological conditions of the project site. The objective of the field survey was to document the existing
conditions within the project site and to evaluate the potential project constraints with regard to sensitive
biological resources.
Literature Review
Prior to the field investigation, a records search was conducted using the California Natural Diversity
Database (CNDDB, 2004) for information regarding sensitive biological resources known to occur in the
San Bernardino South USGS topographic quadrangle and surrounding areas. The California Native Plant
Society Electronic Inventory, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). and California Department of
Fish and Game (CDFG) sensitive wildlife lists were also referenced. Special status wildlife species
include all federal- and state-listed endangered and threatened species. former federal candidate species.
and California species of special concern.
Field Survey Methods
MBA biologists Mamie McKernan and Linda Archer conducted a field survey on July 22, 2004 between
10:00 and 12:00 p.m. by walking both sites. The survey focused on areas of the project site that could
potentially support sensitive species as well as jurisdictional drainage areas. The surveyor referred to a
USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle and an aerial photograph for reference while conducting the
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. California bedstraw (Galium califomicum ssp. primum),
. Smooth tarplant (Cenrromadia pungens ssp. laevis),
. Slender-homed spineflower (Dodecahema leplOceras),
. Santa Ana River woollystar (Eriasrrum densifolium ssp. sanclOrum).
. Robinson's pepper-grass (Lepidium virginicum var. robinsonii),
. Salt marsh bird's-beak (Cordylanrhus maririmus ssp. maririmus),
. Parish's desert-thorn (Lycium parishii),
. Los Angeles sunflower (Helianrhus nUllallii ssp. parishii),
. Pringle's monardella (Monardella pringlei)
. Gambel's water cress (Rorippa gambelii), and
. Salt spring checkerbloom (Sidalcea neomexicana).
Of these twenty-five species, none were determined to have a potential to occur within the project
boundaries based on existing site conditions.
The project site does not contain drainage features under the jurisdiction of the USACE and/or CDFG.
A formal jurisdictional delineation is not required.
BioJoeicaJ Recommendations
Sensitive Species
Because of the history of disturbances and heavy cover of non-native grasses, these two sites do not
provide suitable habitat for San Bernardino kangaroo rat (SBKR). Further, both sites are out of the
boundary for SBKR Critical Habitat. No further surveys are recommended.
Final Conclusions
No sensitive species were observed onsite. Due to the heavily disturbed nature of the site and the lack of
suitable native habitat, no further biological surveys for sensitive species are recommended.
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survey. The survey was conducted to understand the existing project site conditions in order to evaluate
the possible project constraints.
Existing Conditions
Both project sites are vacant lots containing. primarily non-native grasses including wild oats (avena sp.)
and chess (bromus sp.) There are no trees or shrub on either site.
Surrounding land uses include residential development and open space. The general condition and
abundance of flora at the time of the survey is considered poor due to the lack of habitat.
The wildlife species observed onsite include the red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). northern
mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos). western kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis). black phoebe (Sayornis
nigricans). and Botta's pocket gopher (Thomomys bottae).
Potential Project Biological Constraints
The literature review and CNDDB database search indicated that twenty-five special status species
(fourteen plant and eleven wildlife species) have been reported as occurring within the region of the
project site including;
. Santa Ana sucker (Catostomus santaanae).
. Arroyo chub (Gila orcutti),
~ Western yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus american us occidentalis).
. Burrowing owl (Athena cunicularia).
'0 Coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica ).
. San Diego (coast) horned lizard (Phrynosoma coronatum).
. San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus).
. Los Angeles pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris Qrevinasus).
'. Stephen's kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi).
. Northern red-diamond rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber ruber).
. Delhi sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis).
. Parry's spine flower (Chorizanthe parryi var. parry!).
. Brist]y sedge (Carex comosa).
,. Marsh sandwort (Arenaria paludicola).
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Please feel free to call me at 884-2255, if you have any questions concerning the information provided in
this report. We look forward to continuing to assist you with work on this and other sites.
Sincerely,
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Thomas J. McGill, Ph.D.
PrincipallRegional Manager
Michael Brandman Associates
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San Bernardino. CA 92408
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A TT ACHMENT E
MITIGATION MONITORING &REPORTING PROGR.\M
General Plan Amendment No. 05-03, Development Permit II No. 05-05, and
Lot Line Adjustment No. 05-05
This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared to implement the
mitigation measures outlined in the Initial Study for the industrial building on the north
side of Central Avenue approximately 800 feet west of Tippecanoe Avenue (APN: 0136-
351-01, 02, 10). This program has been prepared in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State of California, and City of San Bernardino
CEQA Guidelines.
CEQA Section 21081.6 requires adoption of a monitoring and/or reporting program for
those measures or conditions imposed on a project to mitigate or avoid adverse effects on
the environment. The law states that the monitoring or reporting program shall be
designed to ensure compliance during project implementation.
The Mitigation Monitoring / Reporting Program contains the following elements:
1. The mitigation measures are recorded with the action and procedure
necessary to ensure compliance. The program lists the mitigation measures
contained within the Initial Study.
2. A procedure for compliance and verification has been outlined for each
mandatory mitigation action. 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 program contains a separate Mitigation Monitoring and Compliance
Record for each action. On each of these record sheets, the pertinent
actions and dates will be logged, and copies of permits, correspondence, or
other data relevant will be retained by the City of San Bernardino.
4. The program is designed to be flexible. As monitoring progresses, changes
to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon recommendations
by those responsible for the program. If changes are made, new
monitoring compliance procedures and records will be developed and
incorporated into the program.
The individual measures and accompanying monitoring/reporting actions follow. They
are numbered in the same sequence as presented in the Initial Study.
MITIGATION MEASURES
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
B10-1 Focused ;urn::, for the westen: bUITO\\1l1g 0\\'1 shall be conducted to deternune the ol:-;ite
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bem'een ~ece!llber 1 :md Augus: 31 anelor \\'ltl1111 30 day; pnor to the conunencemem of gradu:g
acnnlles If it IS de:emuned that the project ;ite IS occupied bv tiu; species. :\Iitigation :\Ifasurf
BO-1 shall apply. Con':er;eJv. If the proJec: site is not occupIed. :\Iitigation :\Ifasul"f B10-1
shallnD[ be required.
B10-1 .-\.11V \"esten: bUITOWlllg o'.ds Idenntied 01:-S1:e ;ha11 be relocated pnor :0 the COllunencemem of
gradn:g actlnl1es. The relocanon of allY specImen shall be conducrecl per appltcable C~FG
and or l..:SFWS procedures, Re!ocat101: of 011-'>lte bUITOwlllg owl; shall not be pemurred during
the nes:u:g seaso!: for t:u; specIes,
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
Public Works Division and Planning staff shall review the biological surveys.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
When Required: The biological surveys shall be reviewed and accepted prior to issuance
of grading permits.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION PREPARED BY:
DATE PREPARED:
VI. GEOLOGY & SOILS
GEO-ll1le deslgl: and comtructlon of the proposed on-;1le uses sh.111 adhere ro ::le reCOIl1mel:d.ll1ons
ldemified 111 the geotedUlical UlyeSl1gatlOll prepared for the proJec: sIte. or ae, detef11lllled
appropnate by the Cln'. the s:and.1fc!s and reqll1remen:s estabhe,hed 111 the CBe
GEO-: All erosion con:fol plae shall be prepared and implemented pnor to the COlll1Uel:cemenr of Olhlte
grac!lllg acni'llIes. TIle plan sha11ldenrif.' specIfic measures to coetrol on-SHe ::lnc! off-slle erosion
dUf1ng the enme grac!lllg and COI:sm:cnon penod TIle ero;lOn C011trol pial: ;:1.111 at a Ill1111111Um
lllclude the followmg measures:
a SpecIfy The tlllung of grad1l1g and cons:n:ction ;0 111lll1l1UZe ;011 exposure to prolonged
pen ods of rau:.
b. An 1I1spectIon and n13intenance program shall be mcluded in the erosIOn control plan to
emure that ;u:y erosion that may occur \nil be remedIed \\'llhl11 a specIfIed :uue frame.
IMPLEMENT A nON AND VERIFICA nON
Public Works Division staff and Building Division staff shall review and approve the
building and erosion control plans,
COMPLIANCE RECORD
When Required: The geotechnical investigation and erosion control plan shall be
reviewed and approved by Public Works Division and Building Division staff prior to
issuance of any grading and building permits,
WRITTEN VERIFICATION PREPARED BY:
DATE PREPARED:
VII. HAZARDS & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
H.-\.Z-l TIle City shall be immechately nOlitied III lhe e..-em lUalodorou, or discolored sOIls. l1qllids.
con:a111ers. or other 1llaterials kr:o\yn or suspected to COUla1l.: hazardous n1.1:enal, 3ndor
con:anlll~ln:, are encountered dunng on-Slle gfadlllg cOlhtmclion. Ear.:llllO':11lg actl',llie; in r:1e
\"iClllity of said n1.1:enal ;11.111 be halted Hnlll The extenr and nanlfe of rhe suspect 1llaterial 1<;
detenllllled b~.. quahfled persollnel fas detenlllned by rhe City. "I The remo','a] and or chsposa] of
any ;Hch COl:tamlll;Ull'> shall be ill accordance \yith all apphcable local. Stale. and FederJ;
srat:d;ud;.
IMPLEMENT A TION AND VERIFICATION
Public Works Division staff shall review and approve on-site grading/construction.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
When Required: Public Works Division staff shall verify compliance during
construction.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION PREPARED BY:
DATE PREPARED:
VIII. HYDROLOGY & WATER QUALITY
HWQ-l The applicant shallnlltJgate OlhITe stormv;:ner cltscharge ~ufticlenth' to malllralll compliance
with the elfY'S J'.o1>DES Sronn \\'ater D1<,charge Pemllt Reql11remems. A '"Noace of Intenf'
(1'\OD ,hall be filed mrh the State i,Vater Quality Control Board for constructlO:: dimlfbmg 1.0
acre or more ofland
H\'"Q-1 Pnor to the ls>uance of a grachng penlllt. lile apphcant shall submit for re"le\\" and appro'..al. a
Stonn Water Pollution PreyentlOll Plan that 1dentifie,> specitic Be'>l :\1anagement Practices thar
\\-ill be med on-SHe ro reduce the pollutant,> ultO the <,ronll drain ,>y<,tem ro the n1.1XillllUll extent
prac11cable .
IDYQ-3 Pnor to r:1e l<,mal:ce of grading pffinits. the proJect applicant ~:lall subn1H to t:1e City for rene\\"
and appro",-al. a Water Qual.ny ~Ianagemem Plan The Water Quaht)" ~Ianagement Plan Will
1den111')" Be~t Management Pracnces ro treat andor IUlUt the e1:try of comamu.:anh (e,>pec1ally
those a;:,oClated wah nUbance warer and flf<,t-r1mh mnoH) Ulro site drall1age faClhl1es.
IMPLEMENT A TION AND VERIFICATION
Public Works Division staff shall review this and approve the SWPPP and WQMP in
conjunction with the site improvement plans.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
When Required: Public Works Division staff shall verify compliance prior to issuance of
grading permits.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION PREPARED BY:
DATE PREPARED:
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CPA No 05-03. DPIl No 05-05. LLA A'o 05-05
Meeting Date Juil /9. ]1)li5
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ATTACHMENT G - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Development Permit (Type II) No. 05-05
1. The permit/approval authorizes modification of the General Plan's Circulation
Element to designate Central Avenue as a Secondary Arterial road between
Tippecanoe and Waterman Avenues, and authorizes construction of a 914,280-sq.ft.
concrete tilt-up warehouse/distribution facility and site improvements on a vacant 40-
acre property. Future use of the property/structure shall comply with the list of
permitted uses contained in Development Code S 19.08.020 (Table 8.01).
2. Within two years of development approval, commencement of construction shall have
occurred or the permit/approval shall become null and void. In addition, if after
commencement of construction, work is discontinued for a period of one year, then the
permit/approval shall become null and void. However, approval of the Development
Permit does not authorize commencement of construction. AlI necessary permits must
be obtained prior to commencement of specified construction activities included in the
Conditions of Approval and Standard Requirements.
Expiration Date: AUGUST 15, 2007
3. The review authority may grant a one-time extension for the Development Permit, for
good cause, not to exceed 12 months. The applicant must file an application, the
processing fees, and all required submittal items, 30 days prior to the expiration date.
The review authority shall ensure that the project complies with all Development Code
provisions in effect at the time of the requested extension.
4. In the event this approval is legally challenged, the City will promptly notify the
applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and \\ill cooperate fully in the defense of
this matter. Once notified, the applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the City of San Bernardino (City), the Economic Development Agency of the
City of San Bernardino (EDA), any departments, agencies, divisions, boards or
commission of either the City or EDA as well as predecessors, successors, assigns,
agents, directors, elected officials, officers, employees, representatives and attorneys
of either the City or EDA from any claim, action or proceeding against any of the
foregoing persons or entities. The applicant further agrees to reimburse the City for
any costs and attorneys' fees which the City may be required by a court to pay as a
rc:sult of such action, but such panicipation shall not relieve applicant of his or her
obligation under this condition.
The costs, salaries, and expenses of the City Attorney and employees of his office
-hal! be considered as "attorneys fees" for the purpose of this condition.
As part of the consideration for issuing this permit, this condition shall remain in
Jfect if this De\elopment Pern1it and Tentative Parcel Map is rescinded or revoked,
whether or not at the request of applicant.
'i. Construction shall be in substantial conformance with the plan(s) approved by the
Director, De\e!opment Renew Committee, Planning Commission or Mayor and
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Common Council. Minor modification to the planes) shall be subject to approval by
the Director through a minor modification permit process. Any modification which
exceeds 10% of the following allowable measurable desigrvsite considerations shall
require the refiling of the original application and a subsequent hearing by the
appropriate hearing review authority if applicable:
a. On-site circulation and parking, loading and landscaping;
b. Placement and/or height of walls, fences and structures;
c. Reconfiguration of architectural features, including colors, and/or modification of
finished materials that do not alter or compromise the previously approved theme;
and,
d. A reduction in density or intensity of a development project.
6. No vacant, relocated, altered, repaired or hereafter erected structure shall be occupied
or no change of use of land or structure(s) shall be inaugurated, or no new business
commenced as authorized by this permit until a Certificate of Occupancy has been
issued by the Department. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued by the
Department subject to the conditions imposed on the use, provided that a deposit is
filed with the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of the Certificate. if
necessary. The deposit or security shall guarantee the faithful performance and
completion of all terms, conditions and perfom1ance standards imposed on the
intended use by this permit.
7. This permit or approval is subject to all the applicable provisions of the Development
Code in effect at the time of approval. This includes Chapter 19.20 - Property
Development Standards, and includes: dust and dirt control during construction and
grading activities; emission control of fumes, vapors, gases and other forms of air
pollution; glare control; exterior lighting design and control; noise control; odor
control; screening; signs, off-street parking and off-street loading; and, vibration
control. Screening and sign regulations compliance is important considerations to the
developer because they will delay the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy until they
are complied with. Any exterior structural equipment, or utility transfom1ers, boxes,
ducts or meter cabinets shall be architecturally screened by wall or structural element,
blending with the building design and include landscaping when on the ground.
8. Signs are not approved as a part of this permit. Prior to establishing any new signs, or
replacing existing signs, the tenants shall submit an application, and receive approval,
for a sign permit from the Planning Department. Signs painted on the building are
prohibited. Animated, moving, flashing, blinking, reflecting. revolving. or similar
signs are prohibited.
9. Submittal requirements for permit applications (building, site improvements,
landscaping, etc.) to Building/Plan Check Division and the Public Works/Engineering
Division shall include all Conditions of Approval and Standard Requirements issued
with the General Plan Amendment and Development Permit approval.
10. All fences and gates between the street and front plane of building (approximately 140
feet from the front property line to the structure) shall be decorative wrought iron or
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Page 14
tube steel, with decorative pilasters (e.g. split-face block or concrete) no more than 25
feet apart, per the approved Site Plan.
11. Future owners or tenants may install decorative gates (e.g. wrought iron or tube steel)
behind the front plane of the structure, to secure the rear drive aisles and parking lots.
However, an electronic code key shall be included to allow City vehicles to have
access to the refuse enclosures and the rear of structures. The entry code shall be
provided to the Public Services Department, Fire Department, and Police Department
prior to installation of the gates.
12. The overall landscape plan approved for this project shall meet the provisions of
Development Code 919.28 (Landscaping Standards). Submittal requirements for
landscape permits shall be submitted to the Public Works/Engineering Division prior
to issuance of any permits (e.g. building permits, on-site/off-site engineering permits,
etc.)
13. The applicant/developer shall comply with the mitigation measures required by the
Public Works/Engineering Division and identified in the Traffic Impact Analysis
dated March 31, 2005, prepared by LSA Associates, Inc.
14. This permit or approval is subject to the attached conditions or requirements of the
following City Departments or Divisions:
a. Development Services Department - Public Works / Engineering Division
b. Development Services Department - Building / Plan Check Division
c. Fire Department
d. San Bernardino Municipal Water Department
15. The project shall be completed in one phase. All landscaping and screening
requirements shall be completely installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy. The office elevations shall include exterior lighting for nighttime
ill umination. *
* Added by the Planning Commission on July 19, 2005.
End of Conditions of Approvalfor DPII No. 05-05
GPA No. 05-03. DPII No 05-05. LU So 05-1)5
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ATTACHMENT H - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Lot Line Adjustment No. 05-05
1. This penn it/approval authorizes adjustment of the interior lot lines between two
existing parcels located on the north side of Central Avenue approximately 800 feet
west of Tippecanoe Avenue (APN's: 0136-351-01,02,10).
J Within two years of this approval, the lot line adjustment shall have been recorded
through the San Bernardino County Recorder's Office or the pennitlapproval shall
become null and void.
Expiration Date: AUGUST 15,2007
3. The review authority may, upon application being filed 30 days prior to the expiration
date and for good cause, grant a one-time extension not to exceed 12 months. The
review authority shall ensure that the project complies with all current Development
Code provisions.
4. In the event this approval is legally challenged, the City will promptly notify the
applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and will cooperate fully in the defense of
this matter. Once notified, the applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold
hannless the City of San Bernardino (City), the Economic Development Agency of the
City of San Bernardino (EDA), any departments, agencies, divisions, boards or
commission of either the City or EDA as well as predecessors, successors, assigns,
agents, directors, elected officials, officers, employees, representatives and attorneys
of either the City or EDA from any claim, action or proceeding against any of the
foregoing persons or entities. The applicant further agrees to reimburse the City for
any costs and attorneys' fees which the City may be required by a court to pay as a
result of such action, but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his or her
obligation under this condition.
The costs, salaries, and expenses of the City Attorney and employees of his office
shall be considered as "attorneys fees" for the purpose of this condition. As part of the
consideration for issuing this pennit, this condition shall remain in effect if this pennit
is rescinded or revoked, whether or not at the request of applicant.
5. Show all utility services le.g. water lines, electrical lines, etc.) on the Lot Line
Adjustment Map to be submitted to the Public Works/ Engineering Division for
recordation.
6. This pennit or approval is subject to the attached conditions or requirements of the
following City Departments or Divisions:
a. Development Services Department - Public Works/Engineering Division
End of Conditions of Approval for LLA No 05.05
ATTACHMENT I
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Development Services Department - Public Works Division
Standard Requirements
Description: Construct 914,280 SF Warehouse Building
Applicant: HSP Gatewav No.1, LP
Location: North Side of Central Avenue 850 feet west of Tippecanoe
Avenue
Case Number: Development Permit II No. 05-05 (See also LLA 05-05)
1. Draina2:e and Flood Control
a) All necessary drainage and flood control measures shall be subject
to requirements of the City Engineer, which may be based in part
on the recommendations of the San Bernardino County Flood
District. The developer's Engineer shall furnish all necessary data
relating to drainage and flood control.
b) A local drainage study will be required for the project. Any drainage
improvements, structures or storm drains needed to mitigate
downstream impacts or protect the development shall be designed
and constructed at the developer's expense, and right-of-way
dedicated as necessary.
c) Comprehensive storm drain Project No. 7-C16 is master planned in
the vicinity of your project. Therefore, the storm drain shall be
designed and constructed at the expense of your project.
d) As an alternative to the construction of comprehensive storm drain
project No. 7-C16, developer may design and construct a drainage
system consisting of a storm drain in Central Avenue and Lena
Road and a temporary detention basin as approved by the City
Engineer. Provisions shall be made to assure completion of the
storm drain, equivalent to Project No. 7-C16, to an outlet into Warm
Creek Channel and removal of the temporary detention basin.
Provisions for completion of the storm drain and removal of the
temporary detention basin shall be approved by the City Engineer
prior to occupancy. Such agreement may include a completion
schedule and may require that the developer bond for the
equivalent cost to complete the storm drain.
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e) All drainage from the development shall be directed to an approved
public drainage facility. If not feasible, proper drainage facilities
and easements shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
f) If site drainage is to be outletted into the public street, the drainage
shall be conveyed through a parkway culvert constructed in
accordance with City Standard No. 400. Conveyance of site
drainage over the Driveway approaches will not be permitted.
g) The applicant shall submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) and Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP). These
plans shall be approved by the City Engineer, prior to issuance of
any permits authorizing land-disturbing activities. (Refer to the
City's web page at www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us - Departments -
Development Services - Public Works for templates of these
plans).
h) A "Notice of Intent (NOI)" shall be filed with the State Water
Resources Control Board for construction disturbing 1 acre or more
of land.
i) The City Engineer, prior to grading plan approval, shall approve an
Erosion Control Plan. The plan shall be designed to control erosion
due to water and wind, including blowing dust, during all phases of
construction, including graded areas which are not proposed to be
immediately built upon.
2. GradinQ and LandscapinQ
a) If more than l' of fill or 2' of cut is proposed, the site/plot/grading
and drainage plan shall be signed by a Registered Civil Engineer
and a grading permit will be required. The grading plan shall be
prepared in strict accordance with the City's "Grading Policies and
Procedures" and the City's "Standard Drawings", unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer.
b) If more than 5 trees are to be removed from the site, a tree removal
permit conforming to the requirements of Section 19.28.090 of the
Development Code shall be obtained from the Department of
Development Services-Planning Division prior to issuance of any
grading or site development permits.
c) If more than 5,000 cubic yards of earthwork is proposed, a grading
bond will be required and the grading shall be supervised in
accordance with Section 7012{c) of the uniform Building Code.
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Case )\0. DP II 05-05
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d) If more than 1,000 cubic yards of earth is to be hauled on City
Streets then a special hauling permit shall be obtained from the City
Engineer. Additional conditions, such as truck route approval,
traffic controls, bonding, covering of loads, street cleaning, etc. may
be required by the City Engineer.
e) A liquefaction evaluation is required for the site. This evaluation
must be submitted and approved prior to issuance of a grading
permit. Any grading requirements recommended by the approved
liquefaction evaluation shall be incorporated in the grading plan.
f) An on-site Improvement Plan is required for this project. Where
feasible, this plan shall be incorporated with the grading plan and
shall conform to all requirements of Section 15.04-167 of the
Municipal Code (See "Grading Policies and Procedures").
g) Wheel stops are not permitted by the Development Code,
therefore, use continuous 6" high curb around planter areas and
areas where head in parking is adjacent to walkways. The parking
spaces shall be 16.5' deep and may overhang the landscaping or
walkway by 2.5'. Overhang into the setback area or into an ADA
path of travel (minimum 4' wide) is not permitted.
h) A refuse enclosure constructed in accordance with City Standard
Drawing No. 508 modified as approved by the City Engineer to
provide ADA accessibility. The minimum size of the refuse
enclosure shall be 8 feet x 15 feet, unless the Public Services
Department, Refuse Division, approves a smaller size, in writing.
j) The Refuse Division shall approve the number and placement of
refuse enclosures.
k) Retaining walls, block walls and all on-site fencing shall be
designed and detailed on the On-site Improvement Plan. This work
shall be part of the On-site Improvement permit issued by the City
Engineer.
I) All walls shall be constructed of decorative block with architectural
features acceptable to the City Planner.
m) All fencing shall be shown and detailed on the on-site improvement
plan.
n) Interior fencing material within 5 feet of the structure shall be either
non-combustible or 1-hour fire rated. Vinyl fencing is not allowed
within 5 feet of the structure.
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Case No. DP 11 05-05
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0) The on-site improvement plan shall include details of on-site
lighting, including light location, type of poles and fixtures,
foundation design, conduit location and size, and the number and
size of conductors. Photometry calculations shall be provided
which show that the proposed on-site lighting design will provide 1
foot-candle of illumination uniformly distributed over the surface of
the parking lot during hours of operation and 0.25 foot-candles
security lighting during all other hours.
p) The design of on-site improvements shall also comply with all
requirements of The California Building Code, Title 24, relating to
handicap parking and accessibility, including retrofitting of existing
building access points for handicap accessibility, if applicable.
q) A handicap accessible path of travel shall be provided from the
public way to the building entrance. All pathways shall be concrete
paved and shall provide a minimum clear width of 4 feet. Where
parking overhangs the pathway. the minimum paved width shall be
6.5 feet.
r) Where the handicap accessible path of travel crosses drive aisles,
it shall be delineated by striping or textured/colored concrete
pavement.
s) Lot Line Adjustment No. 05-05 shall be recorded prior to grading
plan approval.
t) The project Landscape Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the
City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit. Submit 5
copies to the Engineering Division for Checking.
u) The public right-of-way, between the property line and top of curb
(also known as "parkway") along adjoining streets shall be
landscaped by the developer and maintained in perpetuity by the
property owner. Details of the parkway landscaping shall be
included in the project's on-site landscape plan, unless the parkway
area is included in a landscape maintenance district, in which case,
a separate landscape plan shall be provided.
v) An easement and covenant shall be executed on behalf of the City
to allow the City to enter and maintain any required landscaping in
case of owner neglect. The Real Property Section for execution by
the property owner and shall ensure that, if the property owner or
subsequent owner(s) fail to properly maintain the landscaping, the
City will be able to file appropriate liens against the property in
order to accomplish the required landscape maintenance. A
document processing fee in the amount of $200.00 shall be paid to
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Project: 914.280 SF Warehouse Building on Central Avenue 850 feet west of TiPpecanoe Avenue
Case !\:o. DP 11 05-05
Page 5 of 1 ()
the Real Property Section to cover processing costs. The property
owner, prior to plan approval, shall execute this easement and
covenant unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
3. Utilities
a) Design and construct all public utilities to serve the site in
accordance with City Code, City Standards and requirements of the
serving utility, including gas, electric, telephone, water, sewer and
cable TV.
b) Each parcel shall be provided with separate water and sewer
facilities so the City or the agency providing such services in the
area can serve it.
c) Backflow preventers shall be installed for any building with the
finished floor elevation below the rim elevation of the nearest
upstream manhole.
d) Sewer main extensions required to serve the site shall be
constructed at the Developer's expense.
e) This project is located in the sewer service area maintained by the
City of San Bernardino therefore, any necessary sewer main
extension shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the
City's "Sewer Policy and Procedures" and City Standard Drawings.
f) Utility services shall be placed underground and easements
provided as required.
g) A street cut permit, from the City Engineer, will be required for utility
cuts into existing streets where the street is not being repaved as
part of the required improvements.
h) All existing overhead utilities adjacent to or traversing the site on
either side of the street shall be undergrounded in accordance with
Section 19.20.030 (non-subdivisions) or Section 19.30.110
(subdivisions) of the Development Code.
i) Existing Utilities which interfere with new construction shall be
relocated at the Developer's expense as directed by the City
Engineer, except overhead lines, if required by provisions of the
Development Code to be undergrounded. See Development Code
Section 19.20.030 (non-subdivisions) or Section 19.30.110
(subdivisions ).
Project: 914.280 SF Warehouse Building on Central Avenue 850 feet west ofTiopecanoe Avenue
Case :\0 DP II O~-O~
Page 6 of 10
k) Sewers within private streets or private parking lots will not be
maintained by the City but shall be designed and constructed to
City Standards and inspected under a City On-Site Construction
Permit. A private sewer plan designed by the Developer's Engineer
and approved by the City Engineer will be required. This plan can
be incorporated in the grading plan, where practical.
4. Street Improvement and Dedications
a) All public streets and public easements within and adjacent to the
development shall be improved to include combination curb and
gutter, paving, handicap ramps, street lights, sidewalks, and
appurtenances, including, but not limited to traffic signals, traffic
signal modifications, relocation of public or private facilities which
interfere with new construction, striping, and landscaping and
irrigation in the landscape maintenance district shall be
accomplished in accordance with the City of San Bernardino
"Design Policies and Procedures" and City "Standard Drawings,"
unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Street lighting,
when required, shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with the City's "Street Lighting Policies and Procedures." Street
lighting shall be shown on street improvement plans except where
otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
b) For the streets listed below, dedication of adequate street right-of-
way (R.W.) to provide the distance from street centerline to
property line and placement of the curb line (C.L.) in relation to the
street centerline shall be as follows:
, 1
I Street Name Right of Wav(ft.) Curb Line(ft)
Central Avenue 44 feet 32 feet
(North Side) ,
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i Central Avenue , Existing I 32 feet
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c) Construct 8" Curb and Gutter per City Standard No. 200 adjacent to
the site on both the north and south sides of the street. Widen
pavement adjacent to the site to match new curb and gutter.
Construct approach and departure transitions for traffic safety and
drainage as approved by the City Engineer.
Project: 914.280 SF Warehouse BuildIng on Central Avenue 850 feet west of TIPpecanoe Avenue
Case \0 DP II 05-U"
Page -; of 10
d) Construct sidewalk adjacent to the site on both the north and south
sides of the street in accordance with City Standard No. 202, Case
"A" (6' wide adjacent to curb).
e) Construct handicap ramps in accordance with City Standard No.
205, modified as approved by the City Engineer to comply with
current ADA accessibility requirements, at all curb returns within
and adjacent to the project site on both sides of Central Avenue.
Dedicate sufficient right-of-way at the corner to accommodate the
ramp. The City Engineer may approve an alternate design if right-
of-way cannot be acquired.
f) If intersection type driveway approaches are used, the driveways
shall be delineated by colored, textured pavement to distinguish
them from public intersections.
g) All Curb return radii shall be 25 feet minimum except as noted
below.
h) Curb returns to accommodate truck turning shall be 35 feet unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
i) Install Street Lights adjacent to the site on both the north and south
sides of Central Avenue in accordance with City Standard Nos. SL-
1 and SL-2.
5. ReQuired EnQineerinQ Plans
a) A complete submittal for plan checking shall consist of street
improvement, sewer, storm drain, traffic signal, striping, lighting,
grading, on-site landscaping and irrigation, landscaping and
irrigation in the landscape maintenance district, and other plans as
required. Piecemeal submittal of various types of plans for the
same project will not be allowed.
b) The rough grading plan may be designed and submitted in
combination with the precise grading plan.
c) All public improvement plans submitted for plan check shall be
prepared on the City's standard 24" x 36" sheets. Grading and on-
site improvement plans may be submitted on either 24" x 36" or 30"
x 42" sheets. A signature block satisfactory to the City Engineer or
his designee shall be provided.
Project; 914.280 SF Warehouse Building on Central Avenue 850 feet west ofTiooecanoe Avenue
Case 1\io DP 1l 05-0'
Page 8 of 10
d) After completion of plan checking, final mylar drawings, stamped
and signed by the Registered Civil Engineer in charge, shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
e) Electronic files of all improvement plans/drawings shall be
submitted to the City Engineer. The files shall be compatible with
AutoCAD 2000, and shall be submitted at the same time the final
mylar drawings are submitted for approval.
f) Copies of the City's design policies and procedures and standard
drawings are available at the Public Works Counter for the cost of
reproduction. They are also available at no charge at the Public
Works Web Site
http://www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us/site/pw/default.htm
6. Required EnQineerinQ Permits
a) Grading permit (If applicable.).
b) On-site improvements construction permit (except buildings - see
Development Services-Building Division), including landscaping.
c) Off-site improvement construction permit.
7. Applicable EnQineerinQ Fees
a) All plan check, permit, inspection, and impact fees are outlined on
the Public Works Fee Schedule. A deposit in the amount of 100%
of the estimated fee for each set of plans will be required at time of
application for plan check.
b) The current fee schedule is available at the Public Works Counter
and at http://www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us/site/pw/default.htm
c) Please check with the development review section of the Public
Works Division at 909-384-5110 for current in-house plan check
turn-around times.
d) Expedited plan checking is available. A deposit in the amount of
150% of the estimated plan check fee for each set of plans will be
required at time of application for expedited plan check.
8. Specific Traffic EnQineerinQ Conditions
a) Prior to occupancy and at the developer's expense, modifications to
the traffic signal at Central Avenue and Tippecanoe Avenue shall
be constructed to provide protected left turn phasing for northbound
Project: 914,280 SF Warehouse Building on Central Avenue 850 feet west of Tiooecanoe A\'enue
Case ~o, DP II 05-05
Page 9 of 10
traffic, The design of the traffic signal modification shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit.
b) Prior to occupancy and at the developer's expense, modifications to
the traffic striping at Central Avenue and Waterman Avenue shall
be installed to provide exclusive left turn lanes for eastbound and
westbound traffic. The design of the striping modification shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit.
c) Prior to occupancy and at the developer's expense, a new fully
actuated traffic signal with protected left turn phasing shall be install
on Central Avenue at Clevenger Road, or at another location on
Central Avenue approved by the City Engineer, to provide sufficient
traffic gaps along Central Avenue, enhancing traffic safety between
Waterman Avenue and Tippecanoe Avenue. The design of the new
traffic shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a
grading permit.
d) Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall pay
$774,523 to the City of San Bernardino as a "fair share"
contribution toward the future off-site improvements identified in the
Traffic Impact Analysis for mitigation of future traffic impacts and
repeated below as follows:
Intersection/Roadwa
rovements
Fair Share
Cost
:Total Future Off-Site 1m rovement Miti ation
$9,472
$3,550
$22,296
$34,261
$15,664
$581,280
$108,000
$77 4,523
e) Prior to occupancy, developer shall install concrete pavement in
Central Avenue adjacent to the project at the locations where truck
turning and acceleration/deceleration will occur. Design shall be
subject to approval of the City Engineer and the Director of
Development Services.
f) Prior to occupancy, developer shall rehabilitate the pavement on
Central Avenue full width adjacent to the project site, excepting
those locations where concrete payment has been, or will be
Project: 914,280 SF Warehouse Building on Central Avenue 850 feet west of TIPpecanoe Avenue
Case !\Io. DP II OS-OS
Page 10 of 10
installed. The City Engineer shall approve the pavement
rehabilitation strategy prior to the start of any rehabilitation work.
g) Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall pay to the
City of San Bernardino $61,195 as a fair share contribution toward
off-site pavement rehabilitation on Tippecanoe Avenue and Central
Avenue.
h) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall pay to
the City of San Bernardino the standard Traffic Systems Fee in the
amount of $115,287 (5888 Trips@$19.58/Trip).
City of San Bernardino
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
Development Services/Plan Check Division
Property address:
DRCICUP/DP:
DATE:
NOTE; -NO PLANS WILL BE ACCEPTED
CHECK WITHOUT CONDITIONS OF
IMPRINTED ON PLAN SHEETS.
Submit 6 sets of plans, minimum size 18" x 24", drawn to scaleo If plan check is for
expeditious review, submit 6 sets. The plans shall include (if applicable):
a. site plan (include address &. assessors parcel number)
b. foundation plan
c. floor plan (label use of all areas)
d. elevations
e. electrical, mechanical, & plumbing plans
f. detail sheets (structural)
g. cross section details
h. show compliance with Title 24/Accessibility (disabled access)
i. a plan check deposit fee will be required upon submittal of plans.
Call Development Services (plan check) 909-384-5071 for amount.
FOR PLAN
APPROV AL
1. The title sheet of the plans must specify the occupancy classification, type of construction, if
the building has sprinklers, & the current applicable codes.
2. The person who prepares them must sign the plans. Also, provide the address & phone
number of that person. Some types of occupancies require that the plans are prepared,
stamped, and signed by an architect, engineer, or other person licensed by the State of
California.
3. For structures that must include an engineers design, provide 2 sets of stamped/wet signed
calculations prepared by a licensed architect/engineer.
4. Provide 2 sets of Title 24/Energy compliance forms and calculations. Some compliance
forms are required to be printed on the plans.
5. Submit grading, site, and/or landscape plans to Public Works/Engineering for plan check
approval and permits. For more information, phone 909-384-5111.
300 N oDo Street San Bernardino CA 92418
909-384-5071 Office
909-384-5080 Fax
6. Fire sprinkler plans, fires sup~ression s)'stem plans, etc., shall be submitted to the Fire
Department for plan check approval and permits. For information, phone 909-384-5388.
7. Signs require a separate submittal to the Planning Division for plan check approval and
permits. For information, phone 909-384-5057.
8. Restaurants, food preparation facilities, and some health related occupancies will require
clearances and approved plans from San Bernardino County HeaIth Department. For
information, phone 909-387-3043.
9. Occupancies that include restaurants, car washes, automotive repair/auto body, dentist
offices, food preparation facilities or processing plants, etc. may require approvals and
permits from San Bernardino Water Reclamation. For information, phone 909-384-5141.
10. An air quality permit may be required. Contact South Coast Air Quality Management
Division for information, phone 909-396-2000.
11. State of California Business & Professions Code/Contractors License Law requires that
permits can be issued to licensed contractors or owner-builders (that are doing the work).
Contractors must provide their State license number, a city business registration, and
workers compensation policy carrier & policy number. Owner-builders must provide
proof of ownership.
-.
NOTE: PLAN CHECK TIME ON THESE TYPES OF PROJECTS IS APPROXIMA TEL Y 4-6
WEEKS FOR 1sT CORRECTIONS. EXPEDITIOUS REVIEW IS APPROXIMATELY 10 WORKING
DAYS. THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS IS NOT THE BUILDING PLAN CHECK AND
DOES NOT IMPL Y THAT THE DESIGN AS SUBMITTED WILL BE APPROVED WITHOUT
CORRECTIONS,
Comments:
300 N '0' Street San Bernardino CA 92418
909-384-5071 Office
909-384-5080 Fax
ATTACHMENT I
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Development Services Department - Public Works Division
Standard Requirements - Lot Line Adjustments
Description: Adiust Lot Lines Between Two Parcels (Gatewav North)
Applicant: HSB Gatewav No.1. LP
Location: North Side of Central Avenue 850' West of Tippecanoe Avenue
Case Number: LLA 05-05 (See also DP II 05-05)
1. A Certificate of Compliance in a form acceptable to the City Engineer shall be
recorded for the lot line adjustment. A sample of the Certificate of Compliance
Form can be obtained at the Public Works Counter.
2. The following items shall be submitted as application for the Certificate of
Compliance:
. Exhibit "A" showing the legal description of the parcels before adjustment
signed and stamped by a Registered Civil Engineer or Land Surveyor.
. Exhibit "B" showing the legal description of the parcels after adjustment
signed and stamped by a Registered Civil Engineer or Land Surveyor.
. Exhibit "C" - Owner's certificate properly notarized and sealed.
. Exhibit "D" - Map showing lot configuration before and after the lot line
adjustment signed and stamped by a Registered Civil Engineer or Land
Surveyor.
. Closure calculations to proved closure of the outside boundary and each
of the lots after adjustment.
Project: Adiust Lot Lines between two parcels ws of Central west of Tippecanoe (Gateway :\onh I
Case No. LLA 05-05 (Also DP II 0--051
Page :2 01':2
. Title report less than 6 months old, a lot book guarantee, or the latest
deed of record showing the current owner or owners of all the land within
the exterior boundary of the lots or parcels to be adjusted.
. If all parcels before adjustment are not under common ownership, grant
deeds shall be submitted with the application for Certificate of Compliance
to transfer property ownership to match the adjusted parcel lines.
. A conforming deed in a form satisfactory to the City Engineer shall be
recorded concurrently with the certificate of compliance to reflect the new
legal description for each parcel.
3. If the Lot Line Adjustment is in an Assessment District and the assessment has
not been paid off, the subdivider shall submit an apportionment application to the
Real Property section of the Public Works Division. Application forms can be
obtained form the Real Property Clerk at (909) 384-5026.
4. Assessment District Apportionment Fees 1:
. Lot Line Adjustment - $ 1,100.00.
5. Applicable Engineering Fees 1:
. Checking Fee to City of San Bernardino - $ 150.00.
. Recording Fee to County Recorder - Based on current Fee Schedule in
effect at the Office of the San Bernardino Recorder.
1 All Fees Are Subject to Change Without Notice
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July 12, 2005
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FIRE DEPARTMEN'Ivp.:z:[ a5-:J5
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS Case: Gp~ 0 C)-03
Date: ro f q { 0 5
CE:.NTP-f-Jr( IT / PP~CANaC:- Reviewed By: C;CF<I
I
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
~- . Provide one addnional set 01 construction plans to Building and Safety for Fire Department use at time of plan check.
. Contact the City of San Bernardino Fire Department at (909) 384-5585 for specific detailed requirements.
The developer shall provide for adequate fire flow. Minimum fire flow requirements shall be based on square footage. construction features. and exposure
informatIOn supplied by the developer and !m!!! be available prior to plaCing combustible materials on sne.
WATER PURVEYOR FOR FIRE PROTECTION:
\o't <!jle fire protection water service for the area of this project is provided by:
1'" n San Bemardioo Municipel Water Department-Engineering (909) 384-5391
o East Valley Water District-Engineering (909) 888-8986
o Other Water purveyor. Phone:
PUBLIC FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES: \5~,.(.. 8 E. 11./ j)t../fCE 8E;::O~ CoP:; /7U<::T!(}IV Co,f//I1f!!r<E5
'Iv( Public lire hydrants are required along streets at intervals not to exceed 300 leet for commercial and muhi-residential areas and at intervals not to exceed
.,.. 500 feet lor residential areas.
~ Fire hydrant minimum flow rates 011.500 gpm at a 20 psi minimum residual pressure are required lor commercial and mult~residential areas. Minimum fire
F, hydrant Ilow rates 011.000 gpm at a 20 psi minimum residual pressure are required lor residential areas.
~ Fire hydrant type and specific location shall be jointly determined by the City 01 San Bernardino Fire Department in conjunction with the water purveyor. Fire
hydrant materials and installation shall conlorm to the standards and specifications of the water purveyor.
iV' Public lire hydrants, lire services. and public water facilities necessary to meet Fire Department requirements are the developer's linancial responsibility and
-r shall be installed by the water purveyor or by the developer at the water purveyor's discretion. Contact the water purveyor indicated above for additional
information.
ACCESS:
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Provide two separate, dedicated routes 01 ingress/egress to the property entrance. The routes shall be paved. all weather.
Provide an access road to each building lor lire apparatus. Access roadway shall have an all-weather driving surtace 01 not less than 20 leet of unob-
structed width.
Extend roadway to within 150 leet 01 all portions 01 the exterior wall 01 all single story buildings.
Extend roadway to wnhin 50 leet ollhe exterior wall 01 all muhipie-story buildings.
Provide "NO PARKING" signs whenever parldng 01 vehicles would possible reduce the clearance 01 access roadways to less than the required width. Signs
are to read "FIRE LANE~O PARKlNG--M.C. Sec. 15.16".
Dead-end streets shall oot exceed 500 leet in length and shall have a minimum 40 foot radius turnaround.
The names 01 any new streets (public or private) shall be submitted to the. Fire Department for approval.
~TE:
. All access roads and streets are to be constructed and usable prior to combustible construction.
. . Private lire hydrants shall be installed to protect each building located more than 150 leet from the cum line. No fire hydrants should be within 40 leet of any
exterior wall. The hydrants shall be Wet Barrel type. with one 2~ inch and 4 inch outlet, and approved by the Fire Department. Areas adjacent to fire
hydrants shall be designated as a "NO PARKING" zone by painting an 8 inch wide, red s~ lor 151eet in each direction in Iront 01 the hydrant in such a
mannerthatn will not be blocked by parked vehicles. Lettering to be in white 6" by 'h". kQi..':7<f;"$ CL'IV/r. m 4' 5 10 "'/~
BUILDINGS: foP- A- ff F- (;VAt... AM) 1c::Lf11"'$-
.'!ill Address numerals shall be installed on the building at the Iront or other approved location In such a manner as to be visible Irom the lrontage street. Corn-
r mercial and multi lamily address numerals shall be-'!nches tall. 9ing1e family address numerals shall be 4 inches tall. The color 01 the numerals shall con.
. . trastwnh the colOr 01 the background. '~~. (')( 4' of\! pooF _
\~ Identity each gas and electric meter with the number 01 the unit n serves. .
Fire extinguishers must be installed prior to the building being occupied. The minimum rating lor any fire extinguisher is 2A lOB/C. Mininum distribution 01
fire extinguishers must be such that no interior part 01 the building is over 75 feet travel distance from a fire extinguisher.
o Apartment houses with 16 or more unns, hotels (motels) wnh 20 or more units. or apartments or hotels (motels) three stories or more in height shall be
equipped wnh automatic lire sprinklers designed to NFPA standards.
]8:: All buildings, over 5,000 square leet, shall be equipped with an automatic fire sprinker system designed to NFPA standards. This includes existing buildings
. . vacant over 365 days. .
K- Submit plans for the lire protection system to the Fire Department prior to beginning construction of the system. Permrt required.
.::Ej- Tenant improvements in all sprinklered buildings are to be approved by the Fire Department. prior to start .01 construction. Permit required.
i Provide life alarm (reqUired throughout). Plans must be approved by the Fife Department pnor to start of installation. Perm,t required.
Fire Department connection to sprinkler system/standpipe system, shall be required at Fire Department approved location.
Fire Code Permrt required, apply at 200 east 3rd street. (909) 384-5386. A<<1 ;::; eG -it:3 1J6L ON -
Fire Sprinkler monitoring required. Plans must be approved by the Fire Department prior to the start 01 construction. Permn required.
o Occupant Load.
Note: The applicant must request. in writing. any changes to Fire Department requirements.
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SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL WATER REPARTMENT
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
ORC/ERe Case: GENERAL PLAN AMENDEMENT NO, 05-03, DEVELOPMENT PERMIT II NO, 05-05. & LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO.
APN NUMBER:
EPN NUMBER:
Rl:Vlew OF PLANS:
OWNER:
oeVELOPER:
TYPE OF PROJECT:
136-351.01,02, & 10
2004-082
!:lATE COMPILED: 31212005
COMPILED BY: Brunson, Ted
NUMBER OF UNITS:
LOCATION:
S..",. a. above
HSB Gateway No.1 LP
A requ....t to adjust the property IIn,,= of three po"",'" to,cre~te 8 40,S-a"", p.raol and lIo.3.acre parcel. Also, a
request tg construct a 611.520 square foot warehouse On the 40.S...~ p"""",I,
o
North side of Central Avenue approximalely 850' west of Tippec:anoa Avanufo
WATItR DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING;
CONTACT; Litchfield, MatthllW PHONE NUMBER: (9091384-5386 FAX NUMBER: (909) 384-5532
No"': All WiJt.,. Services are SubjllCt to the Rules .Regll/anotlS of the WIfei' DfllMrlment
Iia SI= of Moin ^'=:IjBccntthe proJeol 12" C.L. & C.C. in Cllntral Avenue
Ii1'I ^ppl'OJrimate Water Pre&BUre ~ I!lsvatign of Water Storage: 1l!i Hydrant Flow @ 20plr.
~ Type, Sio:e. Location and Distance to Neare&t Firs Hydrant No Fire Hydrant 0" 12" main In Cen!!'al Avenue frontinglhe P.LQ. Q64-D8D 2-
way w/ steamer ngzzle from separete 6" A,C. in Central Avenue partially
fronling the P.LQ.
o Waler Supply Study Required 0 Pressure ReQulator ReClLlirad on Customer Side of the Metar
o Offsile Waler Facilities ReQuired 0 Water Main Relmbursemenl Due
o Area Not Servecl by San Bernardino Municipal Waler Department
o Network Hydraulic Analysis ~equired per Uniform Design Sll!lnclards
Comments;
WATER QUALITY CONTROL.
CONTACT: Arrlela. Con PHONE: NUMBER: (909) 384-5325 FAX NUMBER: (909) 384-5928
~ R..P.F'. BaCkflow Device Requlreo at SelVlce Connection for Domestic Service
5!1 DgUDre Cneck BBCkflow Device ReqUired at Service Connection for Fire and Irrigation
!;a 8aCl<11ow DeVIce 10 De In,pectecl before Water Servioe can be Adlvlted
o No Backflow Device Is required at this time
SEWER CAPACITY INFORMATION
CONTACT: Thomsen. Neil PHONE NUMBeR:-(IlOIl) 384-5093 FAX NUMBER.; (909) 3&4~92
Nots; Proof of Payment Must be SubmItted to the Building Safety OtIpartment Prior to Issuance of the Building Permit
o Sewer CaPlcity Fee Applicable etthis lime
o Sewer Capacity f'ee musl be paid to the W:ot.r O"F'I'lrtment for .Q Callen" Per Doy: E'lulvalent o....lIing Un",,; .Q
Ii2I Subject to Recalculation of Fee prior to th. 's:o.:ulIlnce of BuildIng Pormit
o Breakdown Of Estimated Gallons Per Day
COpy TO: Customer, Planning; Engineering
Thursday, July 1', 2005
EPM
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RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM TRACKING FORM
Mee(ing D,te (0,(, Ad;d), q, 0 (t'S Item # tf1
Vote: Ayes Nays
. R'WIUtion#JOOs'~~c
Abstam Absent:j:t J
Change to motion to amend original documents D
Companion Resolutions
NulllVoid After:
days/
Resolution # On Attachments: D
Note on Resolution of attachment stored separately: D
PUBLISH D POST D RECORD W/COUNTY D
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Date Sent to Mayor: ~,. -7 / 0 (, ~ /
Date of Mayor's Signature: ~/ E./ O~ ./
Date of Clerk/CDC Signature: q / ~,/ c<:
By:
Reso. Log Updated:
Seal Impressed:
Reso. # on Staff Report W
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Date Memo/Letter Sent for Signature:
I sl Reminder Letter Sent:
Date Returned:
2nd Reminder Letter Sent:
Not Returned: D
Updated CDC Personnel Folders (5557):
Yes /' No By_
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Yes No~ By_
Yes No/ By_
Yes No / Bv
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Yes No~" By_
Request for Council Action & Staff Report Attached:
Updated Prior Resolutions (Other Than Below):
Updated CITY Personnel Folders (6413, 6429, 6433, 10584, 10585, 12634):
Updated Traffic Folders (3985, 8234, 655, 92-389):
Copies Distributed to:
Animal Control
City Administrator
City Attorney
Code Compliance
Others:
EDA D Information Services D
Facilities D Parks & Recreation D
Finance D Police Department D
Fire Department D Public Services D
D Water Department D
Notes:
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R,Miy (0 File i
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Date:q I {~ O~
Revised 12/18/03
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
RAcHEL G. CLARK, C.M.C. - CITY CLERK
300 North "D" Street. San Bernardino. CA 92418-0001
909.384.5002. Fax: 909.384.5158
www.sbcity.org
September 7, 2005
Mr. John Magness
Hillwood Development
HSB Gateway No.1, LP
105 N. Leland Norton Way, Suite 3
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Dear Mr. Magness:
At the Mayor and Common Council meeting held on September 6,2005, the following action
was taken relative to General Plan Amendment No. 05-03, Development Permit II No. 05-05,
and Lot Line Adjustment No. 05-05, a request to amend the Circulation Element to designate
Central A venue as a secondary arterial between Tippecanoe A venue and Lena Road, construct a
914,280 square foot concrete tilt-up warehouse/distribution facility and site improvements on a
vacant 40.5-acre property, and adjust property lines between two parcels:
The hearing was closed; the Mayor and Common Council adopted the Mitigated
Negative Declaration; adopted said resolution (2005-314); and approved
Development Permit II No. 05-05 and Lot Line Adjustment No. 05-05, based
upon the Findings of Fact contained in the staff report dated August 2, 2005, from
James Funk, Director of Development Services, subject to the Conditions of
Approval and Standard Requirements, as modified.
If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
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Rachel G. Clark, CMC
City Clerk
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San Bernardino International Airport Authority, 294 S. Leland Norton Way, Suite 1,
San Bernardino, CA 92408
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