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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: James Funk, Director
Dept: Development Services
Subject: Development Permit III No. 03-05
& Variance No. 03-04, to allow the
construction of the Verdemont Fire Station on
the east side of Palm Avenue, north of
Kendall Drive.
Date: July I, 2003
OR\G\NAL
MCC Date: July 21,2003
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
January 22,2002 - the Mayor and Common Council authorized the execution of a contract with
WLC Architects Inc. (Reso 2002-19) to design the Verdemont Fire Station.
That the hearing be closed and the Mayor and Common Council adopt the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation/Monitoring Reporting Program and approve Development Permit III
No. 03-05 and Variance No. 03-04 based on the Findings of Fact in the staff report, subject to the
Conditions of Approval (Exhibit 3) and Standard Requirements (Exhibit 4).
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Contact person:
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Supporting data attached: Staff Report
Ward: 5
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A
Sonrce: (Ace!. No.)
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Finance:
Council Notes:
Agenda Item No.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Subject: Development Permit Type III No. 03-05 and Variance No. 03-04
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of July 21,2003
Owner/Applicant:
City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
BACKGROUND
The Mayor and Common Council authorized staff to undertake the design of the
Verdemont Fire Station at their meeting of January 22,2002. Since that time, the project
architect has been working closely with the Fire Department and Facilities Management to
develop a site plan and building which would address all the Fire Department's needs for
the Verdemont Area. The attached plans reflect this successful design effort. The
Development Permit is required to allow the construction ofthe fire station. The Variance
has been requested because the design cannot meet the 10-foot minimum side yard setback
on its northern property line, and a 5-foot side yard setback is proposed.
The fire station's construction qualifies as a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). As such, an Initial Study and proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration were circulated for comment at the direction of the Development and
Environmental Review Committee (D/ERC). The D/ERC found that although the project
would result in some potentially significant environmental impacts, adequate mitigation
measures are proposed to reduce the potential impacts to a less than significant level. At
their meeting of May 8, 2003, the D/ERC moved the project to Mayor and Common
Council with a recommendation that the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring/Reporting Program be adopted. The Variance is Categorically Exempt from
CEQA under Section 15305, Minor Alterations in Land Use Controls.
FINDINGS OF FACT - DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
1. Is the proposed development permitted within the subject zoning district and does it
comply with all of the applicable provisions of the Development, including prescribed
development/site standards and any/all applicable design guidelines?
Yes, "Police and Fire Protection" is a permitted use with approval of a Development
Permit in the Commercial Office land use district. Further, the design of the proposed
project meets the City's development standards and guidelines, including height, intensity
and parking, as shown in the Table below. Remaining issues associated with setbacks and
parking are discussed below and summarized in Table A.
TABLE A - Development Code/General Plan Conformance
CATEGORY PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT GENERAL PLAN
CODE
Permitted Use Fire Station Permitted subject to N/A
Development Permit
Height 2 stories/30 feet I story/26 feet N/A
Setbacks
(Building)
- Front 75 feet 15 feet N/A
- Side 75/5 feet' 10 feet N/A
- Rear 165 feet 10 feet N/A
- Side Street N/A 10 feet N/A
Landscaping 11,800 square feet II, I 00 s.f. parking
- Total 16% landscaping N/A
15%
Lot Coverage 10.4% 50% N/A
Parking
- Standard 17 spaces 5 spaces N/A
- Handicap o space I space
'Please see Variance discussion below.
Parking
The Development Code does not have specific parking standards for fire stations. Since
the use can be characterized as similar to " Residential clubs, fraternity/sorority houses,
rooming houses and similar facilities with guest rooms" insofar as the residential
component will be the driving force for the parking requirement, that standard was used.
In addition, two spaces are required for the front office and lobby, which will be public
spaces. The proposed site plan therefore exceeds the City's parking requirement.
2. Is the proposed development consistent with the General Plan?
Yes. The proposed fire station supports the General Plan policies associated with the
provision of adequate services within the City, including Land Use GoallA:
"Provide for the continuation and development of sufficient land uses to serve the
housing, commercial, educational, cultural, recreational and social needs of existing
residents and population growth."
Also relevant is Public Facilities and Services Objective 8.3:
"Provide adequate fire facilities and protective services for existing and future residents."
3. Is the proposed development harmonious and compatible with existing andfuture
developments within the land use district and general area, as well as with the land uses
presently on the subject property?
Yes. The proposed fire station represents a relatively low intensity land use, and is
typically sited within the neighborhood it serves. There are currently apartments located
adjacent to the site, and single family units will soon be constructed immediately east of
the project site. The station's location immediately north of the intersection with Kendall
Drive provides excellent access to a major arterial roadway, thereby facilitating response
times.
4. Is 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, an Initial Study was prepared for the proposed Development Permit, and circulated
for public review as required by CEQA. The project was reviewed by the D/ERC, and a
Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed.
5. Are there potentially significant negative impacts upon environmental quality and natural
resources that could not be properly mitigated and monitored?
No. All potential impacts associated with the proposed station have been mitigated to a
less than significant level.
6. Is the subject site physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use being
proposed?
Yes. The site is relatively flat, and currently vacant. The station will have access to Palm
A venue and Kendall Drive, in order to facilitate response times in the Verdemont area.
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 public health
and safety?
All agencies responsible for reviewing access, and providing water, sanitation and other
public services have had the opportunity to review the proposal, and none have indicated
an inability to serve the project. The proposal will not be detrimental to the public health
and safety in that all applicable Codes will apply to the construction of this project.
8. Will the location. size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed development
be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City?
No. The proposed fire station has been designed to be compatible with residential
construction and blend into the neighborhood in which it will be located. The location
of a fire station in the area will improve public safety and welfare by improving
response times, and also providing a new base for wildland fire fighting operations
when those conditions threaten the City.
FINDINGS OF FACT - VARIANCE
1. Are there special circumstances, applicable to the property, including size, shape,
topography, location or surroundings, such that the strict application of this
Development Code deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in
the vicinity and under the identical land use district classification?
Yes. The location of the Cable Creek Flood Control Channel, and the required 100
foot setback (for habitable structures) from the channel right-of-way line make it
impossible to build a building which would meet the needs of a fire station, and still
fit on the site. As it is, the building is designed so that the apparatus room (non-
habitable) will be closest to the channel and the living quarters (habitable) will be on
the north side of the site. It is therefore not possible to move the design south, to
allow a lO-foot setback.
2. Is granting of this Variance necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and land
use district and denied to the property for which the Variance is sought?
Yes. Although the needs of the Fire Department are specialized, any other structure
proposed for this site would face a similar challenge to construct a building outside
the flood control channel's setback restrictions. In order for the City to provide a fire
station that adequately serves the area, the current design is required. Therefore, the
City could not meet the needs of the community if a smaller station were proposed.
3. Would granting this Variance be materially detrimental to the public health, safety.
or welfare. or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and land use
district in which the property is located?
No. The construction of the fire station will, on the contrary, allow for better response
times in the Verdemont area, and improve the health and safety ofresidents in the
area. The base elevation of the apparatus room will be four feet above the lOa-year
flood plain instead of the one-foot as is generally required.
4. Would granting this Variance constitute a special privilege inconsistent with the
limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and land use district in which such
property is located?
No. The reduction of the side yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet does not eliminate
the need for a side yard setback; it simply reduces the requirement. The setback is
used as a separation between adj acent land uses. Since the apartments located
immediately north of the fire station site have an access drive along this property line,
the reduction of 5 feet will not significantly reduce the separation between buildings
on two adjacent properties.
5. Would granting this Variance allow a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly
authorized by the regulations governing the subject parcel?
No. The fire station is a permitted use in the Commercial Office land use designation,
regardless of the granting of this Variance.
6. Will granting the Variance be consistent with the General Plan?
Yes. The General Plan allows for flexibility in standards, and strongly encourages the
development of adequate public facilities to service the residential communities in the
City. This fire station will improve the public health and safety of all residents in the
Verdemont area.
The San Bernardino County Flood Control District submitted a letter after the close of the
public comment period on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration. However, staff
feels it is important to address their concerns. The following comments correspond to the
comments in their letter (Exhibit 7).
1. The project has been designed so that all drainage flows to Palm Avenue.
2. The project has been designed to incorporate the most recent FEMA floodproofing
regulations.
3. The comment is noted. The project design does not include changes to Cable Creek.
4. The 1 OO-foot building setback for habitable structures has been incorporated into the
design of the structure.
5. The project has been designed so that the base elevation ofthe apparatus room will be
four feet above the 100-year flood plain. The City will send construction drawings to
the county Department of Public Works.
6. The City will obtain an encroachment permit, if necessary, for any work that may occur
on San Bernardino County Flood Control District right-of-way.
7. The City is requiring a wrought iron fence along the southern property line, adjacent to
the channel.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Not applicable. Funding of the station and staffing needs will be processed separately from
this Development Permit.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council close the public hearing and:
. Approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation MonitoringlReporting
Program; and
. Approve Development Permit III No. 03-05 and Variance No. 03-04 based on the
Findings of Fact in the staffreport, subject to the Conditions of Approval (Exhibit 3) and
Standard Requirements (Exhibit 4).
Exhibits:
1 Location Map
2 Site Plan, Elevations
3 Conditions of Approval
4 Standard Requirements
5 Initial Study
6 Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program
7 Letter from County Flood Control
EXHIBIT 1
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PROJECT: DPIII 03-05
PLANNING DIVISION VAR 03-04
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Exhibit 3
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Development Permit III No. 03-05
I. 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.
Expiration Date: May 20, 2005
2. Construction shall be in substantial conformance with the planes) approved by the
Director, Development Review Committee, Planning Commission or Mayor and
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 design/site 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.
3. No vacant, relocated, altered, repaired or hereafter erected structure shall be occupied or
no change of use ofland 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 subj ect to the conditions imposed on the use, provided that a deposit is filed
with the Public Works Division prior to issuance of the Certificate, is necessary. The
deposit or security shall guarantee the faithful performance and completion of all terms,
conditions and performance imposed on the intended use by this permit.
4. 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 control; noise control; odor control;
screening; signs, off-street parking and off-street loading; and vibration control.
Screening and sign regulations compliance are 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 transformers, boxes, ducts or
Development Permit III No. 03-05
Hearing Date 5/19/03
Page 2
meter cabinets shall be architecturally screened by wall or structural element, blending
with the building design and include landscaping when on the ground.
5. The northern building setback shall be a minimum of 10 feet from the northern property
line.
6. Handicapped parking space(s) shall be provided in the front parking lot in compliance
with Development Code Section 19.24.050.
7. A decorative wall (slump stone or split face block) shall extend to the northwestern
comer of the building, to provide privacy for the living quarters.
8. A vehicular gate shall be provided across the return drive, and a pedestrian gate accessing
the northern edge of the building shall also be provided.
9. All on site lighting shall be energy efficient, stationary and directed away from adjoining
properties and public rights of way.
10. Prior to any encroachment of San Bernardino County Flood Control District right of way,
a permit shall be obtained from the District's Flood Control Operations Division, Permit
Section. A complete drainage analysis, including construction plans and
hydrologiclhydraulic data will be required. Also, other on site or off site improvements
may be required which cannot be determined at this time.
11. All mitigation measures included in the Mitigation MonitoringlReporting Program
(Exhibit 6) shall apply.
12. This permit or approval is subject to the attached conditions or requirements of the
following City Departments or Divisions:
. Development Services Department - Plan Check Division
. Development Services Department - Public Works Division
. Public Services Department - Refuse Division
. Water Department
. Fire Department
Exhibit 4
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
PLAN SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
The following is a list of items required by the City of San Bernardino for
commercial & industrial projects:
BUILDING PERl\lI'I ;J'SSUANCE:
1. The title sheet of the plans must specify the occupancy classification, type of
construction, if the building has sprinklers, drawing index, and the current
applicable codes.
2. Site plan, dimensioned, showing building location (vicinity map) and legal
address, Development Plan, or C.U.P. approvals.
3. Conditions of Approval- Planning development requirements for approval
of the completed project shall be printed and inserted into the plans as part
of the drawing set.
4. Grading plan signed and grading permit issued by City Engineer. Plan must
have the address (assigned by Engineering).
Note: The grading permit requires a separate application submitted to Public
Works/City Engineering.
5. Landscape drawings approved by Public Works/Engineering.
Note: Landscape plans require a separate submittal to Public Works/City
Engineering.
6. Fire Department approvals for all on-site improvements. Fire sprinkler
plans must be submitted directly to the Fire Dept. for plan check, approval,
& permit. Contact the Fire Marshals Office at 909-384-5388.
7. Title to property if permit is issued as Owner/Builder. A list of all sub-
contractors must be submitted to the City Clerk's office.
8. All Contractors must have a current State License and a City Business
Registration at time of permit issuance. The Contractor must furnish the
information on the workers' compensation carrier & policy number at the
time of permit issuance. The City does not keep certificates on file.
Commercial Submittal Checklist
9. A receipt from the applicable school district. San Bernardino Unified is
located at 777 N. F St. phone 909-381-1230.
10. Sewer capacity fee receipt from the City of San Bernardino Water
Department located on the 5th floor. Contact Neil Thompson/909-384-5093.
11. Additional Impact fees will be assessed by Public Works or
resolution/ordinance and payable on the building permit for:
a. Sewer connection
b. Storm drain
c. Traffic system
d. Verdemont Infrastructure (if applicable)
e. Cultural development fees
f. State of California strong motion fee (0.00021 x valuation)
g. Planning Department zouing verification
12. Certain Occupancy classifications (i.e. Restaurants, Service Stations,
Factories, etc.) may require additional clearances and approvals from other
agencies: (list is not all inclusive)
a. County Health Department 909-387-3043
b. South Coast Air Quality Management District 909-396-2000
c. Water Reclamation 909-384-5108
13. If project requires a Parcel Map, it must include:
a. The assessors parcel number for each developed lot and the
required setbacks.
b. Address & sequence list for multi-tenant projects
PLAN CHECK SI.1BMITTAL:
a. 6 complete sets of plans, drawn to scale (minimum 18" x 24")
b. 2 sets energy calculations
c. 2 sets signed/stamped engineering
d. 2 sets of signed/stamped truss calculations
e. 1 copy of soils report
f. 2 copies of reports/approvals of any specialty equipment
g. The C.U.P., DPI,& DPII Conditions Of Approval must be
photocopy on and incorporated into the construction plans.
h. A signed Air Quality Permit Checklist (required by
SCAQMD.)
NOTE: PLAN CHECK TIME ON THESE TYPES OF PROJECTS IS
APPROXIMATELY 5-6 WEEKS FOR 1ST CORRECTIONS.
EXPEDITIOUS REVIEW IS 10-15 WORKING DAYS.
Commercial Submittal Checklist
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
I DESCRIPTION: CONSTRUCT THE VERDEMONT
CASE NO: DP III 03-05 FIRE STATION
APPLICANT: CITY OF LOCATION: N/E PALM AVENUE AND CABLE
SAN BERNARDINO CREEK FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL
. NOTE TO APPLICANT: Where separate Engineering plans are required, the applicant is
responsible for submitting the Engineering plans directly to the Engineering Division. They
may be submitted prior to submittal of Building Plans.
1. Drainage 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 permit will be required from the Department of Transportation and Flood
Control if any work is required within the Flood Control District's right-of-
way.
c) The development is located within Zone X (shaded) on the Federal
Insurance Rate Maps and may be subject to sheet overflow to a depth of
less than 1 foot in a 100 year storm; therefore all building pads shall be
raised above the surrounding area as approved by the City Engineer.
d) 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.
Page 1 of 7 Pages
5/8/2003
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: DP III 03-05 DESCRIPTION: CONSTRUCT THE VERDEMONT
FIRE STATION
APPLICANT: CITY OF LOCATION: N/E PALM AVENUE AND CABLE
SAN BERNARDINO CREEK FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL
e) 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 (NOI)" shall be filed with the
State Water Quality Control Board for construction disturbing 1 acre more
of land.
f) 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. Grading and Landscaping
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.
Page 2 of 7 Pages
5/8/2003
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: DP III 03-05 DESCRIPTION: CONSTRUCT THE VERDEMONT
FIRE STATION
APPLICANT: CITY OF LOCATION: N/E PALM AVENUE AND CABLE
SAN BERNARDINO CREEK FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL
c) 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.
d) 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").
e) A refuse enclosure constructed in accordance with City Standard Drawing
No. 508. 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.
f) 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.
g) This project is located in the "High Wind Area". Therefore, all free
standing walls and fences shall be designed for a minimum wind load of
23 pounds per square foot of vertical surface, unless a lower value is
approved by the City Engineer.
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5/812003
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: DP III 03-05
DESCRIPTION: CONSTRUCT THE VERDEMONT
FIRE STATION
LOCATION: N/E PALM AVENUE AND CABLE
CREEK FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL
APPLICANT: CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO
h) 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.
i) 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.
j) 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 feet.
k) Where the handicap accessible path of travel crosses drive aisles, it shall
be delineated by striping or textured/colored concrete pavement.
I) 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.
m) 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.
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5/812003
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: DP III 03-05
DESCRIPTION: CONSTRUCT THE VERDEMONT
FIRE STATION
LOCATION: N/E PALM AVENUE AND CABLE
CREEK FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL
APPLICANT: CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO
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 (Cable TV
optional for commercial, industrial, or institutional uses).
b) Sewer main extensions required to serve the site shall be constructed at
the Developer's expense.
c) 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.
d) Utility services shall be placed underground and easements provided as
required.
e) 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.
f) 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.
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5/812003
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: DP III 03-05 DESCRIPTION: CONSTRUCT THE VERDEMONT
FIRE STATION
APPLICANT: CITY OF LOCATION: N/E PALM AVENUE AND CABLE
SAN BERNARDINO CREEK FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL
4. Street Improvement and Dedications
a) Construct Driveway Approaches per City Standard No. 204, Type II,
including Handicap by-pass. Remove existing driveway approaches that
are not part of the approved plan and replace with full height curb & gutter
and sidewalk.
5. Required Engineering Permits
a) Grading permit (If applicable.).
b) On-site improvements construction permit (except buildings - see
Development Services-Building Division), including landscaping.
c) Off-site improvements construction permit.
6. Applicable Engineering Fees!
a) Plan check and inspection fees for off-site improvements - 4% and 4%,
respectively, of the estimated construction cost2 of the off-site
improvements.
I All Fees are subject to change without notice.
2Estimated Construction Cost for Off-Site Improvements is based on a list of standard unit prices on file with
the Public Works Division.
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5/8/2003
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: DP III 03-05 DESCRIPTION: CONSTRUCT THE VERDEMONT
FIRE STATION
APPLICANT: CITY OF LOCATION: N/E PALM AVENUE AND CABLE
SAN BERNARDINO CREEK FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL
b) Plan check and inspection fees for on-site improvements (except buildings
_ See Development Services-Building Division) - 2% and 3%, respectively,
of the estimated construction cosf of the on-site improvements, including
landscaping.
c) Plan check and inspection fees for grading (If permit required) - Fee
Schedule available at the Engineering Division Counter.
d) Drainage fee in the approximate amount as follows based on $0.455 per
square foot for the first 3,000 square feet of impervious lot area (estimated
as 85% of the net lot area), then $0.156 per square foot of remaining
impervious lot area or fraction thereof: $10,716.00
e) Sewer Connection fee in the approximate amount as follows based on
$257.70 per 3,000 square feet or fraction thereof: $773.10
f) Sewer inspection fee in the estimated amount as follows based on $21.72
per connection: $21.72
7. Additional Requirements - Verdemont Area Projects
a) This project lies within the proposed boundary of the Palm Avenue Box
Culvert and Traffic Signal Fee area; therefore, a fee in the estimated
amount as follows of $ 0.02 per square foot of net project area shall be
paid to the City prior to approval of building permits: $1,481.04
3 Estimated Construction Cost for On-Site Improvements Is based on a list of standard unit prices on file
with the Public Works Division.
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City of San Bernardino Public Services Department
Development Project Conditions of Approval
300 North D Street - 4th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Project Number: DP III 03-05 Project Planner: Nicole Criste Review Date: 4.10.2003
Project Description/Business Name: Construct Verdemont Fire Station
Project Location/Address: APN 0361-191-06 on Kendall Drive east of Palm Avenue Service Account: curbside
Reviewed By: Michelle Dyck-Turner e-mail: dyck-turner _ mi@ci.san-bernardino.ca.us Phone:
909.384.5549 #3162
. Standard Development Requirements
Project shall meet all applicable Standard Development Requirements as attached.
. Integrated Waste Management Survey
Applicant shall submit an Integrated Waste Management Survey for each of the activities marked below with the initial
application to Planning for approval by the Public Services Department Refuse and Recycling Division prior to issuance of
permits for each activity.
The information contained in the Survey as well as any related comments and mitigation provided by Public Services shall
be summarized in the Initial Study and EIR if required for the project under CEQA.
o Demolition & Site Preparation I 0 Construction / Renovation I 0 Business Operations or Event
. Additional Requirements or Recommendations
This project shall meet residential standards for curbside cart service.
MD/PS4.22.2003
City of San Bernardino Public Services Department
Standard Development Requirements
300 North D Street - 4th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92418
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Collection Services
1. The collection or transportation of refuse, recyclable discards, or green waste from any commercial and industrial locations
within the City shall be provided by the City of San Bernardino Public Services Department unless otherwise franchised or
permitted. [MC 9 8.24.140]
2. New accounts require a completed Service Application, with a full deposit and a copy of manuals for all compactor units,
returned to the City of San Bernardino Refuse & Recycling Division prior to Issuance of the final Certificate of Occupancy.
3. Shared refuse and recycling services for multi-tenant commercial sites shall be billed to a single owner or property manager;
leases shall include terms to accommodate sub-metered services.
4. All refuse containing garbage, such as food, vegetable, or animal wastes, shall be removed at least twice weekly, and all other
solid wastes shall be removed at least once weekly. [SB County Health, Sanitation and Animal Regulations 9 33.083]
5. All commercial establishments generating 6 cubic yards or more of solid waste per week shall establish City recycling services for
maximum diversion within 30 days of opening business, or establish an alternative diversion program to be identified in the
IWM Survey for the project.
Automated Cart Service to Nonresidential Facilities
6. Nonresidential establishments such as small offices, shops, meeting halls, or churches, which generate 2 cubic yards or less of
non-bulky waste per week and are located on the same side of a residential block receiving automated cart service shall meet
residential rather than commercial requirements.
Service Vehicle Access
7. Projects shall meet City Engineering requirements for commercial vehicle drive access along the main ingress to and egress from
enclosures. These requirements shall not limit requirements for Fire vehicle access.
8. Property without through access shall incorporate at least one of the following designs:
. A cul-de-sac with a 40-foot turning radius for a 32-foot vehicle length
. A hammerhead turn with a 40-foot turning radius for a 32-foot vehicle length
Gated Access
9. Gated properties that are locked and unmanned on service days anytime between the hours of 5 AM and 5 PM Monday
through Saturday shall provide access code or key to Public Services.
Roll-off Compactor Units
10. Sealed compactor units dedicated separately to refuse and recyclables may be required to be installed at facilities with an
anticipated waste generation of 60 uncompacted cubic yards per week.
11. Roll-off compactor units must be installed according to manufacturer's and City Engineering specifications with the compactor
hopper and roll-off box on a concrete slab with a minimum 3-foot continuously paved perimeter for safe access.
12. Roll-off boxes at locations receiving City service must meet City rail and hook specifications per City Engineering Standard 510.
Boxes shall be designed with disposal end opposite hook-up; boxes with same-side design may be subject to a roll-back charge.
13. Compactor equipment shall be screened from view of public right-of-way by materials compatible with building architecture and
landscaping as specified by City of San Bernardino Development Code. [MC 9 19.20.030 (21)]
14. Location, orientation, and dimensions of enclosures, enclosure gates, pedestrian entry, compactor pads, and compactor
screening, shall be shown on site plans and labeled that construction shall meet City Engineering Standards.
MD/PS4.22.2003
City of San Bernardino Public Services Department
Standard Development Requirements
Page 2 of 3
Existing Bin Enclosures
15. Existing bin enclosures must have minimum inside dimensions of 7'9" x 9' OR 15' x 4'5" to fit two 3CY bins, with block walls,
inside bumper guards or curbing, and solid steel gates, OR enclosure(s) must be reconstructed to meet Engineering Standard
508, and the enclosure may be relocated for best drive access and alignment, plans subject to Public Services approval. (Please
note, if site will generate less than 2CY of solid waste per week, see Residential Collection options.)
Front-load Bin Enclosures & Access
16. Minimum double-wide enclosures of 8 feet by 15 feet shall be required for all development to allow for dedicated recycling
bins, except where potential waste generation or space is restricted. [Specifications adopted in accordance with Model
Ordinance as required by CA PRC 942911]
17. Front-load compactor units must be contained in an enclosure large enough to hold the unit and one additional bin facing
lengthwise.
18. Front-load bin and compactor enclosures must be constructed according to City Engineering Standard S08. Rear or side
pedestrian entry shall be provided on enclosures for all multi-unit residential development. Pedestrian entry on free-standing
enclosures shall have a 4-foot width, no gate or door, and an 'l' shaped block screen the same height of the enclosure.
19. Pedestrian access from building exit to bin enclosure shall be a minimum 4 feet wide and continuously paved, without crossing
curbs, steps, or driveways.
20. Enclosure pads shall be level to restrict bins from drifting and designed for proper drainage of surface water.
21. Enclosures must be at least 5' from combustible walls, eave lines, or openings. [98 CA Fire Code 9 1103.2.2]
22. Only refuse bins and the contents therein for disposal may be stored in refuse enclosures. All other equipment, fixtures, and
materials such as electrical panels, circulation or exhaust ducts or vents, grease bins, or surplus supplies are strictly prohibited.
23. Enclosures shall be buffered with landscaping when viewable from public right-of-way, and vegetation shall not restrict gates or
exceed height of enclosure. Include vegetation on landscape plans.
24. Enclosures shall be located with gates aligned for straight access for service vehicles.
25. Enclosures shall not obstruct drive aisles, driveways, loading zones, parking, handicap access, or visibility of cross-traffic from
drive aisles, alleys, or streets. location shall not cause service vehicle to block access drives during while bins are being serviced.
26. Enclosure gates shall not open into drive aisies, parking spaces, or waikways. Enclosures placed adjacent to parking shall be
separated by a minimum 2-foot wide curbed area out to the farthest point of both gates, and designed to safely restrict gates
from opening into parking spaces or landscaped areas..
27. location, orientation, and dimensions of enclosures, enclosure gates, and pedestrian entry, shall be shown on site plans and
labeled that construction shall meet City Engineering Standards.
Multi-unit Dwellings
28. Commerciai requirements shall apply to all multi-unit dwellings over 8 units, unless otherwise approved.
29. Disposal chutes incorporated into multi-story buildings must have dedicated chutes for refuse & commingled recyclables. Both
chutes shall be clearly and permanently labeled at each chute opening and exit. [Specifications adopted in accordance with
Model Ordinance as required by CA PRC 942911]
MDIPS4.22.2003
City of San Bernardino Public Services Department
Standard Development Requirements
Page 3 of 3
RESIDENTIAL TRACTS & LOTS
Collection Services
1. Residential refuse and recycling services are to be provided by the City of San Bernardino Refuse & Recycling Division a
minimum of once weekly.
2. The City shall provide upon request one set of a blue, green, and black 96 or 64-gallon automated service cart to each single
family unit, OR one set to every 2 units in multi-unit dwellings up to 8 units.
3. Commercial requirements shall apply to all multi-unit dwellings over 8 units, unless otherwise approved.
4. Nonresidential establishments such as small offices, shops, meeting halls, or churches, which generate 2 cubic yards or less of
non-bulky waste per week and are located on the same side of a residential block receiving automated cart service shall meet
residential rather than commercial requirements.
Automated Cart Storage & Access
5. Residential units shall construct a minimum 4 feet by 11 feet concrete pad located out of view of public right-of-way for storage
of each set of up to 4 automated carts. If visible from the public right-of-way, the storage area shall be screened by landscaping,
or masonry or solid wood fencing.
6. The path of travel from the storage pad to street shall be continuously paved without step or curb with 4-foot minimum gate
openings in walls and fencing. The path of travel may include a paved driveway or patio area.
Service Vehicle Access
7. Projects shall meet City Engineering vehicle access requirements on all streets within a residential tract. These requirements shall
not limit requirements for Fire vehicle access.
Curbside Service Area
8. A minimum 14-foot linear space on the street along the curb adjacent to the driveway of each residence must be clear for
automated service carts, with a minimum 2-[00t setback and 13-[00t vertical clearance of all obstructions such as structures,
fences, and raised landscaping.
Gated Access
9. Gated properties that are locked and unmanned on service days anytime between the hours of 5 AM and 5 PM Monday
through Saturday shall provide access code or key to Public Services.
MD/PS4.22.2003
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SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
Review of Plans: D-t> ~ IU (') D ~ - 0 S Date Compiled: y -, -0 ~
OwnerlDeveloper: c:. ity 0+ s & / SA- t"\ R:.. Compiled By: "" I I'-€:.- N
Type of Project: c..o N S ,rz. l.') c... T TE../ZiZ-I./ tl E.. V '-, t-} F, IZ.E- ~ rAll~umber of Units:
J ~
Location: ~~ "roof P A-t.."",- ""11 e. f'J (!) IZ- Tl-\- 0-+ ILeN ~ A-I I ~ lL l II E.. 1l ~,A-(l, ..,(2.... C-UH~..ILi'-~()
WATER DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING: ~N'lt\.c....... c.ri14N~~
Contact: rA-...... e.- ~___ Phone: '38' '( - 5'3 Cj' I Fax: 3 IS' '"i - S" S" 3 "2.
eyE.
NoIe: All Water Services are Subject to the Rules & Regulationa nf the Water Department.
j{ Size of Main Adjacent the Project: l t,.. " Co L. 3. IJ..) p c; Te.i-L- IN} P\- L-M
~Approximate Water Pressure: 1" c> p.s.:c: Elevation of Water Storage: fi / "'.t7 Hydrant Flow @ 20 pai:
f.- Type, Size, Location, and Distance to Nearest Fire Hydrant: 2... I..U ~ Y VJ/ $ (~A-v<-.. lLR....
I ~ -f-t\-o IV -\ t!> -t::.fu.fo~ Ti--O 91 Tf>_.
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o Pressure Regulator Required on Customer's Side on the Meler.
o Off-site Water Facilities Required.
o Area Not Served by San Bernardino Municipal Water Department.
Kcomments: ru Si'Lf, FWf", ~,/D, lVC., rt.or(]D n,,( ~ .t\t\
WATER OIJALlTY CONTROL:
Contact: c..OrJ A~f2-1 f..-,IJ.- Phone: 38' '-{ - 5/3'1 Fax: 3~ '{ -52.-l,oO
~.P.P. Backflow Device Required at Service Connection. ;;0 II..- Do IN\ e So 't-, c... ~ /C-l2-cl, c.. ~
ij(Double Check Backflow Device Required at Service Connection. fDA...- :r:{l.J2..1 c. ~ Ti 0 J0 .:t F I (L/2.... 5 EJZ.-Vl c...E.
)/Backflow Device to be Inspected Before Water Service can be Activated.
o No Backflow Device Required at This Time.
ENVIRONMENTAL C.ONTROLIINDUSTRIAL WASTE:
Contact: ANf::>y C--t>A--t::.y Phone: 3g<l-fj2.-"3J.. Fax: :SRI.{ -S-2~
NoIe: No Brine Regenerative Water Softeners May be Installed, Unless Holding and Hauling is Provided for the Brine. AlIlnterceplors
will be a 1200 Gallon Capacity with a Sample Box Included.
o Industrial Waste Penllit Required.
o Grease Interceptor Required.
o Pre-treatment Required.
o Sand/Oillnterceptor Required.
o No Issues at tltis Time.
SEWER CAPACITY INFORMATION:
Contact: f\J t-I L '1l-4-0wo....';" N
Phone: 7,RY - 5Cl '1 3 Fax: -:s~ '1- 55 '1 z...
Note: Proof of Payment Must be Submitted to the Building & Safely Department Prior to Issuance of the Building Permit.
o No Sewer Capacity Fee Applicable at This Time.
}(Sewer Capacity Fee Must Be Paid to the Water Department for - Gallons Per Day, Equivalent Dwelling Units: d-
O Subject to Recalculation of Fee Prior to the Issuance of Building Permit.
Breakdown of Estimated Gallons Per Day:
S1l>REQlll3.F'RM(2I91l
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FIRE DEPARTMENT
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS Case:pt7T1? 0305
Date: 4//0/3
VaOF1"I/ONl h1<.6 \'/,A-rIO;.t Reviewed By: ~
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
0 Provide one additionaJ seI of construction pjans to Building and Safety for Fire Department use at time of plan check.
0 Contact the City of San Bernardino Are Department at (909) 384.5585 for specific detailed requirements.
0 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 deveJoper and !!!y!! be available Drlor to placing combustible materials on site.
WATER PURVEYOR FOR FIRE PROTECTION:
0 The fire protection water service for Ihe area of this project is provided by:
0 San Bernardino Munlcipal Water Departmenl-Engineering (909) 384-5391
0 East Valley Wator Dislrict-Enginooring (909) 888-8986
0 Other Water purveyor: Phone:
PUBLIC FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES:
~ Public fire hydrants are required along streets at Intervats not to exceed 300 feet for commercial and multi-residential areas and at intervals not 10 exceed
500 foot for residenlial areas,
)(r Fire hydrant minimum now rates of 1,500 gpm at a 20 psi minimum residual pressure are required for commercial and multi-residential areas. Mmimum fire
hydrant flow rates of 1,000 gpm at a 20 psi minimum residual pressure are required for residential areas.
~ Are hydrant type and specific location shall be joinUy delennined by the City of San Bemardino Fire Department in conjunction with the water purveyor. Fire
hydrant malerials and installation shall conform to the standards and specifications of the water purveyor.
Q-' Public fire hydrants, fire services, and public water facilities necessary to meet Fire Department requirements are the developer's financial responsibility and
shall be installed by the water purveyor or by the developer at the water purveyor's discretion. Contactlhe water purveyor indicated above for additional
information.
ACCESS:
8 Provide two separate. dedicated routes of ingress/egress to the property entrance. The routes shall be paved, all weather.
Provide an access road to each building for fire apparatus. Access roadway shall have an all~weather driving surface of not less than 20 feet of unotr
structed width.
0 Extend roadway to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior wall of all single story buildings.
0 Extend roadway to within 50 feet of the exterior wall of all multip&e-story buildings.
0 Provide "NO PARKING- signs whenever parking of veNcles \\'Quid possible reduce the clearance of access roadways to less than the required width. Signs
arolo road "FIRE LANE-NO PARKlNG-M.C. Sec. 15,16",
0 Dead-end streets shall not exceed 500 feet in length and shall have a minimum 40 foot radius turnaround.
0 The names of any new streets (public or private) shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval.
iE:
All access roads and streets are to be constructed and usable prior to combustible construction.
Private fire hydrants shall be installed to protect each building k>cated more than 150 feet from the curb line. No fire hydrants should be within 40 feet 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 8S a "NO PARKING- zone by painting an 8 inch wide, red stripe for 15 feet in each direction in front of the hydrant in such a
mannor thaI ~ will nol bo b1ocl<od by parked vohicles, Lettoring 10 be in whito 6" by 1'.", ~o.-Y"f./ ON PL.4r/
-;rLDINGS:
Address numerals shall be installed on the building at the front or other approved location in such a manner as to be visible from the frontage street Com-
mercial and multi family address numerals shall be 6 inches tall, single family address numerals shall be 4 inches tall. The color of the numerals shall con-
trast with the color of the background.
% Identify each gas and electric meter with the number of the unit it serves.
Fire extinguishers must be installed prior to the building being occupied. The minimum ra1ing lor any lire extinguisher is 2A 108lC. Minimum distrbution of
. fire extinguishers must be such that no interior part of the building is over 75 feet travel distance from a fire extinguisher.
0 Apartment houses with 16 or more units, hotels (motels) wfth 20 or more units, or apartments or hotels (motels) three stories or more in height shall be
equipped with automatic fire sprinklers designed to NFPA standards.
~ All buildings, over 5,000 square feet, shall be equipped with an automatic fire sprlnker system designed to NFPA standards. This includes existing buildings
vacant over 365 days.
~ Submit plans for the fire protection system to the Fire Department prior to beginning construction of the system. Permit required.
o Tenant improvements in all sprinklered buildings ara to be approved by the Fire Department prior to start of construction. Permit required.
o Provide fire alarm (required throughout). Plans must be approved by the Fire Department prior to start of installation. Permit required.
~. Fire Department connection to sprinkler system/standpipe system. shall be required at Fire Department approved location.
~ Fire Code Pennit required, apply at 200 east 3rd street, (909) 384-5388.
Rre Sprinkler monitoring required. Plans must be approved by the Fire Department prior to the start of construction. Permit required.
O. Occupanl Load,
Note: The applicant must request, in writing, any changes to Fire Department requirements. / .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Fk"R.rn /7S 1?C:9-J/t<.~O R>>z. ~;/GR. f/70l2.. F,c t./6C-/~
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EXHIBIT 5
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF INTENT
FROM:
CITY OF SAN BERNARDI:-lO TO: 0
Development Services Department
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, C A 92418
OFFICE OF PL.\'\~l:\G A:\D RESEARCH
1400 Tenth Street, Room 121
Sacramento, CA 95814
~ COl':\TY CLERK
County of San Bernanlino
385 North Arro\\'head Avenue
San Bemardmo. CA 92-l.15
Subject:
Filing of Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with
Section 21080c of the Public Resources Code and Sections 15072 and 15073 of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Project Title: Development Permit III No. 03-05 - Verdemont Fire Station
State Clearinghouse Number (if submitted to Clearinghouse): N/A
Lead Agency Contact Person:
Area Codeffelephone:
Valerie C. Ross
909.384.5057
Project Description and Location: Construction of a 7,800 square foot fire station on a 1.7 acre lot
located on the east side of Palm Avenue, north of Kendall Drive and the Cable Creek Flood Control
Channel. The project is located in the City and County of San Bernardino.
This is to notify the public and interested parties of the City of San Bernardino's intent to adopt a
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above referenced project. The mandatory public review period will
begin on Friday, April 18, 2003 and end on Wednesday, May 8, 2003. The Initial Study and supporting
Technical Studies are available for public review at the public counter in the Development Services
Department, located on the third floor of City Hall (address listed above).
Following the public review period, the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration will be reviewed by the
City's Environmental/Development Review Committee on Thursday, May 9. 2003, at 9:00 a.m. in
Conference Room-A located on the fourth floor of City Hall.
Signature:
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Valerie C. Ross
Date: 04/17/03
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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INITIAL STUDY FOR
Development Permit III, No. 03-05, Verdemont Fire Station
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Construction ofa fire station on a 1.7 acre lot located on
the east side of Palm Avenue, immediately north of Kendall Drive. The fire station building is
proposed to be approximately 7,800 square feet. The project site is located north of the Cable Creek
Flood Control Channel.
DATE: April 3, 2003
PREPARED BY
Nicole Sauviat Criste
City of San Bernardino
Development Service Department
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
909.384.5057
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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 whether or not an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
must be prepared.
Project Title: Development Permit III No. 03-05, Verdemont Fire Station
Lead Agency Name: City of San Bernardino
Address: 300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Nicole Sauviat Criste
(909) 384-5057
Project Location (Address/Nearest cross-streets): East side of Palm Avenue, immediately north of
Kendall Drive
Project Sponsor:
Address:
City of San Bernardino (Facilities Management)
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
General Plan Designation: CO-I, Commercial Office
Description of Project (Describe the whole action involved, including, but not limited to, later phases
of the project and any secondary, support, or off-site feature necessary for its implementation. Attach
additional sheets, if necessary):
The proposed project consists ofa 7,800 square foot fire station on a 1.7-acre parcel. The parcel is
located on the east side of Palm Avenue, immediately north of the Cable Creek Flood Control Channel,
and Kendall Drive.
The fire station will include an apparatus room, residential quarters, and a public office and lobby area.
The residential component of the building will include dormitories, a library, fitness room, laundry and
kitchen facilities, and restrooms. Ancillary facilities, including a shop, hose storage and custodial
spaces are also included.
The site will also include parking for both employees and the public, a hose drying area, an above
ground fuel tank, propane powered generator, transformer, and ground mounted HV AC equipment.
The site is configured to include a return drive separate from the response drive, so that fire trucks can
exit the site nose-first. A six-foot decorative wall, topped with a 2-foot wrought iron element, is
proposed for the north, south and east property boundaries. A mechanical gate will be installed on the
southern halfofthe site, to restrict access to the "back of house".
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The station will be a 24-hour facility, and will serve as a staging area for wildland fire fighting in
addition to urban fire fighting services. Staffing will consist of 4 personnel at one time, in 3 shifts.
Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:
North: Multi-family residential
South: Cable Creek Flood Control Channel, Kendall Drive
West: Palm Avenue, Cable Creek Flood Control Channel
East: Multi-family residential
Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, finance approval, or participation
agreement):
NPDES Permit from the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region.
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ENVIRONMENTAL F ACTORS 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.
o Land Use and Planning
o Population and Housing
[8J Earth Resources
[8J Water
[8J Air Quality
DT ransportation/Circulation
o Biological Resources
o Energy and Mineral Resources
o Hazards
[8J Noise
o Mandatory Findings of
Significance
o Public Services
o Utilities and Service Systems
o Aesthetics
o Cultural Resources
o Recreation
Determination.
On the basis of this Initial Study, the City of San Bernardino, Environmental Review Committee finds:
That the proposed project COULD NOT have significant effect on the environment, 0
and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
That although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the ~
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
That the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an 0
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
That although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the 0
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all
potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR
pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to
that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the
proposed project.
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Signature
April 3. 2003
Date
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Printed Name
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Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
ImDact Incornorated lmoact No ImDact
I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Will the
proposal result in:
a) A conflict with the land use as D D D ~
designated based on the review of the
General Plan Land Use Plan/Zoning
Districts Map?
b) Development within an Airport District D D D ~
as identified in the Air Installation
Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) Report
and the Land Use Zoning District
Map?
c) Development within Foothill Fire D D D ~
Zones A & B, or C as identified on the
Land Use Districts Zoning Map?
d) Other? D D D ~
a)-c) Fire protection is a public service which is generally compatible with all land uses. The fire
station will serve land uses which are currently underserved for fire protection, and will serve
as a staging area for the wildland fire season. Specific issues associated with noise and lighting
are addressed in the appropriate section below. The fire station is expected to represent a
beneficial land use for the area.
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II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Will the Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
proposal: Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Imoact
a) Remove existing housing (including D D D [J
affordable housing) as verified by a
site survey/evaluation?
b) Create a significant demand for D D D [J
additional housing based on the
proposed use and evaluation of project
size?
c) Induce substantial growth in an area D D D [J
either directly or indirectly (e.g.,
through projects In an undeveloped
area or an extension of major
infrastructure)?
d) Other? D D D [J
a)-c) The proposed project will not remove existing housing, since the site is vacant. The
construction of the fire station will not induce significant growth, since it is in an area already
partially developed, with additional development planned in the near future. The station is
required as a result of that growth.
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III. EARTH RESOURCES: Will the proposal Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
result in: Significant Mitigation Significant
Imoact Incorporated Imoact No Imoact
a) Earth movement (cut and/or fill) on 0 0 0 ~
slopes of 15% or more based on
information contained m the
Preliminary Project Description Form
No. D?
b) Development and/or grading on a slope 0 0 0 ~
greater than 15% natural grade based
on review of General Plan HMOD
map?
c) Erosion, dust or unstable soil 0 0 ~ 0
conditions from excavation, grading or
fill?
d) Development within the Alquist-Priolo 0 0 0 ~
Special Studies Zone as defined in
Section 12.0, Geologic & Seismic,
Figure 47, of the City's General Plan?
e) Modification of any unique geologic or 0 0 0 ~
physical feature based on field review?
f) Development within areas defined as 0 0 0 ~
having high potential for water or wind
erosion as identified in Section 12.0,
Geologic & Seismic, Figure 53, of the
City's General Plan?
g) Modification of a channel, creek or 0 0 0 ~
river based on a field review or review
of USGS Topographic Map ?
h) Development within an area subject to 0 0 0 ~
landslides, mudslides, subsidence or
other similar hazards as identified in
Section 12.0, Geologic & Seismic,
Figures 48, 51, 52 and 53 of the City's
General Plan?
i) Development within an area subject to 0 0 0 ~
liquefaction as shown in Section 12.0,
Geologic & Seismic, Figure 48, of the
City's General Plan?
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j) Other?
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c) The soils on the project site consist primarily of Hanford Series soilsl, namely Hanford coarse
sandy loam, and Hanford sandy loan, which occurs over the majority of the site. The hazards
associated with water and wind erosion are slight, with a low shrink/swell potential. The exact
composition of site soils will be determined in the City's required site-specific geotechnical
reports which will be submitted to the Public Works Division prior to the issuance of grading
permits. These reports will be required to detail the appropriate soil excavation techniques
required to ensure that the proposed buildings are located on properly compacted pads. During
site grubbing and grading activities, the site will be subject to wind erosion. The City requires
the preparation and implementation ofPMlO plans prior to the issuance of grading permits.
The PMl 0 plan for the proposed project will mitigate the potential impacts associated with
wind erosion. The project will also, as a component of its grading permit, prepare an erosion
control plan to address water erosion issues (also see Water Resources, below).
In order to reduce the potential impacts associated with soils to a less than significant level, the
following mitigation measures shall be implemented:
1. The City shall, prior to the issuance of grading permits, submit site specific
geotechnical analysis to the Public Works Division for review and approval.
2. The City shall, prior to the issuance of grading permit, receive approval ofa PMlO
management plan from the Public Works Division.
3. The City shall, prior to the issuance of grading permit, receive approval of an erosion
control plan from the Public Works Division.
a), b)
d)-i) The site is not located in an Alquist Priolo study zone, nor is it subject to soil instabilities
associated with seismic activity. The building will be constructed to the standards of the 2001
Uniform Building Code, which incorporates the most recently available protections against
seismic failure.
"Soil Survey of San Bernardino County, Southwestern Part, California," United States Department of Agriculture, Soil
Conservation Service.
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IV. WATER. WiJI the proposal result in: Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Imnact Incorporated Impact No Imoact
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage 0 ~ 0 0
patterns, or the rate and amount of
surface runoff due to impermeable
surfaces that cannot be mitigated by
Public Works Standard Requirements
to contain and convey runoff to
approved storm drain based on review
of the proposed site plan?
b) Significant alteration in the course or 0 0 0 ~
flow of floodwaters based on
consultation with Public Works staff?
c) Discharge into surface waters or any 0 0 ~ 0
alteration of surface water quality
based on requirements of Public Works
to have runoff directed to approved
storm drains?
d) Changes in the quantity or quality of 0 0 0 ~
ground water?
e) Exposure of people or property to 0 ~ 0 0
flood hazards as identified m the
Federal Emergency Management
Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map,
0607 I C7940F, and Section 16.0,
Flooding, Figure 62, of the City's
General Plan?
f) Other? 0 0 0 [8J
a) & c) The proposed project will result in the construction of a structure and paved areas on lands
currently vacant. The amount of area available for percolation and drainage will be slightly
affected by the proposed project. The project site has been designed to drain storm flows into
the Cable Creek Flood Control Channel. The San Bernardino County Flood Control District
will impose its standards on the discharge of such flows into the Channel. The site is also
subject to the City's NPDES permitting requirements, which will be reviewed and approved by
the Public Works Division prior to issuance of any grading permits on the site. In the review of
these plans, the Public Works Division will ensure that proper conveyance techniques are
utilized to meet local, regional and federal standards for storm flows. Further, the City will
impose requirements for a Water Quality Management Plan, and associated best management
practices on the proposed project, as required by law. Finally, the Public Works Division will
determine whether additional techniques or structures, such as clarifiers or similar structures,
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are required to assure that the fuel oils, cleaners and other products used at the site, and which
may leave a residue on the driveways and parking areas, are eliminated from flows into the
Channel.
The construction of the fire station will occur within the 100-foot habitable building setback
established by the San Bernardino County Flood Control District for the Cable Creek Flood
Control Channel. In order to assure that the station is not subject to inundation, the site has
been designed to with the building located 4 feet above the stated flood plain elevation. In
addition to the building elevation, however, it is critical that the vehicles be able to exist the site
in response to emergencies, especially in times of flooding. A mitigation measure has been
added which ensures that the driveway elevation be sufficient to ensure that it will remain
passable during flooding events.
With the implementation ofthe following mitigation measures, the impacts associated with
water resources will be less than significant.
I. The City shall prepare and submit, for review and approval by the Public Works
Division, a Water Quality Management Plan, including Best Management Practices,
prior to the issuance of grading permits.
2. The building pad elevation shall be 4 feet above the 100-year floodplain, as determined
by the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, or at an elevation of 1,700 feet
above sea level.
3. The proposed project driveway shall be designed in such a manner that all emergency
vehicles stationed at the site can leave the site under 100 year flood conditions. This
may require the installation of a culvert or drainage swale to carry storm flows away
from the driveway and corresponding intersection point with Palm Avenue.
4. The Public Works Division shall examine the plans for the release of storm flows into
Cable Creek Flood Control Channel, and determine the necessity of water clarifiers or
other facilities to ensure that the City's NPDES standards are maintained at the site.
5. The City shall prepare a Storm Water Protection Plan for submittal to the Regional
Water Quality Control Board, as part of its NPDES requirements for this project.
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V. AIR QUALITY. Will the proposal: Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Imoact Incoroorated lmoact No !moact
aJ Violate any air quality standard or D D [8J D
contribute to an existing or projected
aIr quality violation based on the
thresholds in the SCAQMD's "CEQA
Air Quality Handbook"?
b) Expose sensi ti ve receptors to D [8J D D
pollutants?
cJ Alter aIr movement, moisture, or D D D [8J
temperature, or cause any change m
climate?
d) Create objectionable odors based on D D D [8J
information contained III the
Preliminary Environmental Description
Form?
a) & b) Vehicle emissions will be the largest source of pollutants at the project site, but these are not
expected to be significant. There will be 4 staff members on-site at any given time, representing
a total of 8 trips per day. In addition, the emergency vehicles leaving the site on calls for
service and inspections will generate an irregular number of trips per day. Overall, however,
the vehicular emissions generated at the site will be very low, and will not significantly impact
air quality in the area.
Vehicle emissions during the construction period could also impact the area. The primary
source of emissions will be associated with the equipment needed for site grubbing and
grading. Table I identifies the potential daily emissions associated with grading on the project
site, as well as the SCAQMD thresholds. The project site will only take a few days to grade,
due to its small size. The operation of this equipment is not expected, therefore, to pose a
significant continuing impact. Once again, the proposed project is not expected to exceed the
SCAQMD thresholds of significance.
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Table 2
Grading Equipment Emissions - Diesel powered
(pounds per day)
Equipment
Fork Lift - 50 hp
Fork Lift - 175 hp
Trucks - Off-Highway
Tracked Loader
Tracked Tractor
Scraper
Wheeled Dozer
Wheeled Loader
Wheeled Tractor
Roller
Motor Grader
Miscellaneous
Total:
SCAQMD Thresholds of Significance
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PMIO
14.400 1.520 33.360 3.600 2.080
10.000 2.160 30.720 3.680 3.280
4.576 1.840 15.200 1.456 1.360
1.208 0.312 5.704 0.688 0.488
5.400 1.200 13.600 1.144 1.120
31.01 5.19 83.38 9.11 6.97
550.00 75.00 100.00 150.00 150.00
San Bernardino is subject to strong winds, which can generate significant dust, particularly during site
construction. The proposed project will generate dust during grading activities, and in periods of high
winds until construction is completed. In order to mitigate this impact, the City requires the preparation
and approval ofPM10 management plans, which shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works
Division. In addition, the following mitigation measures shall be applied to the project site to mitigate
the potential impacts on air quality during construction activities:
1. Construction equipment shall be properly maintained and serviced to minimize exhaust
emissions.
2. Existing power sources will be utilized where feasible via temporary power poles to
avoid on-site power generation.
3. Construction personnel will be informed of ride sharing and transit opportunities.
4. Any portion ofthe site to be graded shall be pre-watered to a depth of three feet prior to
the onset of grading activities.
5. Watering of the site or other soil stabilization method shall be employed on an on-going
basis after the initiation of any grading activity on the site. Portions of the site that are
actively being graded shall be watered regularly to ensure that a crust is formed on the
ground surface, and shall be watered at the end of each work day.
6. All disturbed areas shall be treated to prevent erosion until the site is constructed upon.
7. Landscaped areas shall be installed as soon as possible to reduce the potential for wind
erosion.
8. SCAQMD Rule 403 shall be adhered to, insuring the clean up of construction-related
dirt on approach routes to the site.
9. All grading activities are suspended during first and second stage ozone episodes or
when winds exceed 25 miles per hour.
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VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
Could the proposal result in: Significant Mitigation Significant
lmoact Incorporated Imoact No Imnact
a) A significant Increase In traffic D D D IZI
volumes on the roadways or
intersections or an increase that is
significantly greater than the land use
designated on the General Plan?
b) Alteration of present patterns of D D D IZI
circulation?
c) A disjointed pattern of roadway D D D IZI
improvements?
d) Impact to rail or air traffic? D D D IZI
e) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or D D D IZI
off-site based on the requirements in
Chapter 19.24 of the Development
Code?
f) Increased safety hazards to vehicles, D D D IZI
bicyclists or pedestrians?
g) Conflict with adopted policies D D D IZI
supporting alternative transportation?
h) Inadequate emergency access or access D D D IZI
to nearby uses?
i) Other? D D D IZI
a)-i) The project site will be developed as a fire station. A minimal number of trips will be generated
by employees each day, generally during off-peak hours. The station is located immediately
north of the intersection of Palm Avenue and Kendall Drive, which will provide a buffer for
emergency vehicles exiting the site. The impacts of operation of the station are not expected to
have any impact on the regional traffic system.
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VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Could the Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
proposal result in: Significant Mitigation Significant
Imoact Incoroorated Imoact No Imoact
a) Development within the Biological 0 0 0 [g]
Resources Management Overlay, as
identified III Section 10.0, Natural
Resources, Figure 41, of the City's
General Plan?
b) Impacts to endangered, threatened or 0 0 0 [g]
rare species or their habitat (including,
but not limited to, plants, mammals,
fish, insects and birds)?
c) Impacts to the wildlife dispersal or 0 0 0 [g]
migration corridors?
d) Impacts to wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, 0 0 0 [g]
riparian and vernal pool)?
e) Removal of viable, mature trees based 0 0 0 [g]
on information contained III the
Preliminary Environmental Description
Form and verified by site
survey/evaluation (6" or greater trunk
diameter at 4' above the ground)?
f) Other? 0 0 0 [g]
a)-f) The site has been significantly impacted by development in the surrounding area, and is now an
isolated vacant site. At 1.7 acres, it provides limited low quality habitat for local species. The site is not
therefore expected to provide habitat for sensitive species, and will not impact biological resources.
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VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
RESOURCES. Would the proposal: Significant Mitigation Significant
lmnact lncomorated lmnact No lmnact
a) Conflict with adopted energy 0 0 0 [8J
conservation plans?
b) Use non-renewable resources m a 0 0 0 [8J
wasteful and inefficient manner?
c) Result in the loss of availability of a 0 0 0 [8J
known mineral resource that would be
of future value to the region and the
residents of the State?
a)-c) The project site is 1.7 acres ofland surrounded by development. Its use as a fire station will not
impact mineral resources.
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IX. HAZARDS. Will the proposal: Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Imoact lncomorated Imoact No Imoact
a) Use, store, transport or dispose of 0 0 ~ 0
hazardous or toxic materials based on
information contained m the
Preliminary Environmental Description
Form No. G(l) and G(2) (including,
but not limited to, oil, pesticides,
chemicals or radiation)?
b) Involve the release of hazardous 0 0 0 [g)
substances?
c) Expose people to the potential 0 0 ~ 0
health/safety hazards?
d) Other? 0 0 0 [g)
a) & c) The project wiJI include the location of an aboveground fuel tank on the property, to be used
exclusively for vehicle fueling on-site. The fuel tank will be regulated by the County Department of
Environmental Health, which has jurisdiction over all hazardous materials issues. The fire department
will be responsible for constructing and maintaining the tank to current standards. The fire station will
also utilize cleaners and other substances in the maintenance of equipment. These wiJI only be stored
and utilized in small quantities, and wiJI not have an impact on surrounding development. The
application of these standards will ensure that the impacts associated with hazardous materials at the
site will be less than significant.
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x. NOISE. Could the proposal result in: Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
lmnact Incomorated Impact No lmnact
a) Development of housing, health care D D 0 [g)
facilities, schools, libraries, religious
facilities or other noise sensitive uses
in areas where existing or future noise
levels exceed an Ldn of 65 dB (A)
exterior and an Ldn of 45 dB(A)
interior as identified in Section 14.0,
Noise, Figures 57 and 58, of the City's
General Plan?
b) Development of new or expansion of D D 0 D
existing industrial, commercial or other
uses which generate noise levels above
an Ldn of 65 dB(A) exterior or an Ldn
of 45 dB(A) interior that may affect
areas containing housing, schools,
health care facilities or other sensitive
uses based on information In the
Preliminary Environmental Description
Form No. G(I) and evaluation of
surrounding land uses No. C, and
verified by site survey/evaluation?
c) Other? D D D [g)
b) The City of San Bernardino maintains a noise standard of 65 dBA exterior noise level for
sensitive receptors. The fire station is not a sensitive receptor. The station, however, will be
located in an area which is mostly residential in nature, including existing apartments adjacent,
and single family development to the east in the near future, and will generate short term
temporary noise which is not typical of a residential area, namely in the form of sirens,
loudspeakers, and truck engines. These noise generators are temporary, and will not have a
significant impact on the overall noise environment. The noise levels will be mitigated by the
proposed wall on the north, east and south boundaries, and by the relative isolation of the site.
Noise generated on the property could, however, pose an annoyance to surrounding residents,
particularly during the quietest nighttime hours. This includes the noise generated by idling
trucks, and that of the outdoor emergency equipment proposed, particularly the propane
generator. However, the propane generator will only be used continuously during emergencies,
and will only require "cycling" once a week. The cycling will be conducted during normal
business hours, and will not significantly impact the noise environment for any length of time.
In order to mitigate this potential impact, the following mitigation measures will be
implemented:
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1. Fire trucks shall not idle in the back (east) of the fire station. Maintenance and cleanup
which may require idling shall be performed either in the vehicle bays with the roll-up
doors down, or in the front (west) driveway.
c) Noise levels at adjoining residences will also be affected by construction activities on the site.
The noise created by the construction activity, particularly that of trucks and other mechanical
equipment, could impact residential development adjacent to the site. These impacts, however,
are intermittent and temporary, and will not result in a permanent impact for the residences. In
order to mitigate these impacts, the following mitigation measures shall be implemented:
I. All internal combustion equipment shall be fitted with properly operating mufflers and
air intake silencers.
2. All stationary construction equipment (e.g. generators and compressors) shall be located
as far as practical from adjacent residential units.
3. Construction activities shall be limited to the hours prescribed in the San Bernardino
Municipal Code.
These mitigation measures will reduce the potential impacts associated with noise at the subject
property to a less than significant level.
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XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
have an effect upon, or result in a need for Significant Mitigation Significant
new or altered government services in any Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? D D D ~
b) Medical aid? D D D ~
c) Police protection? D D D ~
d) Schools? D D D ~
e) Parks or other recreational facilities? D D D ~
f) Solid waste disposal? D D D ~
g) Maintenance of public facilities, D D ~ D
including roads?
h) Other governmental services? D D D ~
a- h) As a public facility, the fire station will have a beneficial impact on one of the fastest growing
areas of the City. Response times will be improved, and facilities, which better serve the
community, will be constructed. Finally, the City will have a state of the art facility from which
to fight wildland fires, which can occur in the nearby foothills in the summer months with some
frequency.
The weight of the fire trucks will have a minor impact on the local roadways, however the City
constructs arterials, including Kendall Drive, to handle the weight of large vehicles. This
impact is not expected to be significant.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
INITIAL STUDY
XII. UTILITIES. Will the proposal, based on Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
the responses of the responsible Agencies, Significant Mitigation Significant
Departments, or Utility Company, impact Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
the following beyond the capability to
provide adequate levels of service or
require the construction of new facilities?
a) Natural gas? 0 0 0 ~
b) Electricity? 0 0 0 ~
c) Communications systems? 0 0 0 ~
d) Water distribution? 0 0 0 ~
e) Water treatment or sewer? 0 0 0 ~
f) Storm water drainage? 0 0 ~ 0
g) Result in a disjointed pattern of utility 0 0 0 ~
extensions based on review of existing
patterns and proposed extensions?
h) Other? 0 0 0 ~
f) Development ofthe project site will only slightly impact storm water facilities. In that the
project proposes to drain into the Cable Creek Flood Control Channel. The San Bernardino
County Flood Control District will impose its standards for such discharge, as will the City.
The impacts associated with the increase in stormwater discharge are not expected to be
significant. Also please see Water Resources, above.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
INITIAL STUDY
XIII. AESTHETICS. Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Irnoact Incorporated Impact No Irnoact
a) Could the proposal result In the D D D [8J
obstruction of any significant or
important scemc VIew based on
evaluation of the view shed verified by
site survey/evaluation?
b) Will the visual impact of the project D D D [8J
create aesthetically offensive changes
in the existing visual setting based on a
site survey and evaluation of the
proposed elevations?
c) Create significant light or glare that D D [8J D
could impact sensitive receptors?
d) Other? D D D [8J
a)-d) The proposed fire station has been designed to have a relatively residential appearance, with a
sloped roof and windows at regular intervals. The maximum height of the building is planned
for 26 feet, which is consistent with residential structures currently being built in the area.
The site will also include building and pole lighting, particularly for the back area where
employee parking will be provided. This lighting will, however, comply with the City's
ordinances, and will be hooded or otherwise directed in a manner that it does not shine into
other properties. The City shall impose its standards on the project, to assure that lighting
impacts are less than significant.
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I
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
INITIAL STUDY
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Could the Potentially
proposal result in: Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Imnact
a) Development in a sensitive D 0 0 IZI
archaeological area as identified in
Section 3.0, Historical, Figure 8, of the
City's General Plan?
b) The alteration or destruction of a D 0 0 IZI
prehistoric or historic archaeological
site by development within an
archaeological sensitive area as
identified in Section 3.0, Historical,
Figure 8, of the City's General Plan?
c) Alteration or destruction of a historical D 0 0 IZI
site, structure or object as listed in the
City's Historic Resources
Reconnaissance Survey?
d) Other? D D 0 IZI
a)-d) The project site is an isolated 1.7-acre parcel which is surrounded by development, and which
has been previously impacted by development adjacent. The area is not one which has
demonstrated cultural resource significance in the past. The proposed project is not expected to
have any impact on cultural resources.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
INITIAL STUDY
XV. RECREATION. Would the proposal: Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Imoact Incornorated Imoact No Imoact
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood D D D [8J
or regional parks or other recreational
facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational D D D [8J
opportunities?
a)-b) As a public facility, development of a fire station will have no impact on recreational facilities.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
INITIAL STUDY
XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF Potentially
SIGNIFICANCE. Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Imoact Incomorated Imoact No Imnact
a) Does the project have the potential to D D D ['8J
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate
a plant or animal community, reduce
the number or restrict the range of a
rare or endangered plant or animal, or
eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or
prehistory?
b) Does the project have the potential to D D D ['8J
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage
oflong-term, environmental goals?
c) Does the project have impacts that are D D ['8J D
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of past
projects, the effects of other current
projects, and the effects of probable
future projects.)
d) Does the project have environmental D ['8J D D
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
a)-d) The proposed fire station will be constructed on a significantly impacted parcel which has a
low potential of harboring either biological or cultural resources. The project will assist the
City in improving fire service in this rapidly growing area, which is a long term goal. The
impacts associated with the project are not cumulatively considerable, as the site is small, and
the facility will provide a beneficial service. The impacts to human beings associated with
noise and air quality have been mitigated to a less than significant level.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
INITIAL STUDY
REFERENCES. The following references cited in the Initial Study are on file in the Development
Services Department.
I. City of San Bernardino General Plan.
2. City of San Bernardino Development Code (Title 19 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code).
3. City of San Bernardino Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey.
4. Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones Map.
5. South Coast Air Quality Management District, CEQA Air Quality Handbook.
6. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
7. Public Works Standard Requirements-water.
8. Public Works Standard Requirements-grading
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Exhibit 6
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT III NO. 03-05
MITIGATION MONITORINGIREPORTlNG PROGRAM
This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared to implement the
mitigation measures outlined in the Environmental Assessment for Development Permit 03-05.
This program has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the State 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 and Reporting Program contains the following elements:
I. 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.
MITIGATION MEASURES
Earth Resources
1. The City shall, prior to the issuance of grading permits, submit site specific geotechnical
analysis to the Public Works Division for review and approval.
2. The City shall, prior to the issuance of grading permit, receive approval ofa PM10
management plan from the Public Works Division.
3. The City shall, prior to the issuance of grading permit, receive approval of an erosion
control plan from the Public Works Division.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
Public Works Division shall review geotechnical analysis, PM10 Management Plan and erosion
control plan prior to issuance of building permit.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
Plans shall be on file in the Public Works Division.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION PREPARED BY:
DATE PREPARED:
Water
1. The City shall prepare and submit, for review and approval by the Public Works
Division, a Water Quality Management Plan, including Best Management Practices, prior
to the issuance of grading permits.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
Public Works Division shall review Water Quality Management Plan, including Best
Management Practices, prior to issuance of building permit.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
Plan shall be on file in the Public Works Division.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION PREPARED BY:
DATE PREPARED:
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2. The building pad elevation shall be 4 feet above the 100-year floodplain, as determined
by the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, or at an elevation of 1,700 feet
above sea level.
3. The proposed project driveway shall be designed in such a manner that all emergency
vehicles stationed at the site can leave the site under 100 year flood conditions. This may
require the installation of a culvert or drainage swale to carry storm flows away from the
driveway and corresponding intersection point with Palm Avenue.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
The City shall provide copies of the grading plans to the San Bernardino Flood Control District
for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
Plan and approval from District shall be on file in the Public Works Division.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION PREPARED BY:
DATE PREPARED:
4. The Public Works Division shall examine the plans for the release of storm flows into
Cable Creek Flood Control Channel, and determine the necessity of water clarifiers or
other facilities to ensure that the City's NPDES standards are maintained at the site.
5. The City shall prepare a Storm Water Protection Plan for submittal to the Regional Water
Quality Control Board, as part of its NPDES requirements for this project.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
The City Engineer shall submit a SWPPP for review and approval to the Regional Water Quality
Control Board prior to the issuance of grading permits.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
SWPPP and approval from Board shall be on file in the Public Works Division.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION PREPARED BY:
DATE PREPARED:
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Air Quality
I. Construction equipment shall be properly maintained and serviced to minimize exhaust
emISSIOns.
2. Existing power sources should be utilized where feasible via temporary power poles to
avoid on-site power generation.
3. Construction personnel shall be informed of ride sharing and transit opportunities.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
Public Works Division shall conduct on-site inspections throughout the construction process.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
Inspection records to be kept on file in Public Works Department.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION PREPARED BY:
DATE PREPARED:
4. Any portion of the site to be graded shall be pre-watered to a depth of three feet prior to
the onset of grading activities.
5. Watering of the site or other soil stabilization method shall be employed on an on-going
basis after the initiation of any grading activity on the site. Portions of the site that are
actively being graded shall be watered regularly to ensure that a crust is formed on the
ground surface, and shall be watered at the end of each work day.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
Public Works Division shall conduct on-site inspections throughout the construction process.
Verification to be provided by applicant's geotechnical engineer.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
Inspection records to be kept on file in Public Works Division.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION PREPARED BY:
DATE PREPARED:
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6. All disturbed areas shall be treated to prevent erosion until the site is constructed upon.
7. Landscaped areas are installed as soon as possible to reduce the potential for wind
erosion
8. SCAQMD Rule 403 shall be adhered to, insuring the clean up of construction-related dirt
on approach routes to the site.
9. All grading activities shall be suspended during first and second stage ozone episodes or
when winds exceed 25 miles per hour.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
Public Works Division shall conduct on-site inspections throughout the construction process.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
Inspection records to be kept on file in Public Works Division.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION PREPARED BY:
DATE PREPARED:
9. All buildings on the project site shall conform to energy use guidelines in Title 24 ofthe
California Administrative Code.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
Building Department shall approve building permits prior to issuance of building permit.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
Approved building plans to be kept on file in Building Department.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION PREPARED BY:
DATE PREPARED:
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Noise
1. Fire trucks shall not idle in the back (east) of the fire station. Maintenance and cleanup
which may require idling shall be performed either in the vehicle bays with the roll-up
doors down, or in the front (west) driveway.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
The City's Fire Marshall shall periodically inspect the station and assure that all maintenance
requiring idling of engines is being properly conducted.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
Compliance reports to be kept on file at Station and at City hall.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION PREPARED BY:
DATE PREPARED:
2. All internal combustion equipment shall be fitted with properly operating mufflers and air
intake silencers.
3. All stationary construction equipment (e.g. generators and compressors) shall be located
as far as practical from adj acent residential units.
4. Construction activities shall be limited to the hours prescribed in the San Bernardino
Municipal Code.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
The building inspector shall inspect the project site periodically during construction activiites.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
Copies of reports to be on file in the Building and Safety Division.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION PREPARED BY:
DATE PREPARED:
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May 12,2003
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COUNTY OF SAN BERNAROINO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AND PUBLIC SERVICES GROUP
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
FLOOO CONTROL' REGIONAL PARKS. SOLID WASTE MGMT . SURVEYOR. TRANSPORTATION
825 EastThird Street. San Bernardino, CA 92415.0835 . (909) 387.8104
Fax (909) 387-8130
KEN A MILLER
Director of Public Works
City of San Bernardino
Development Services Department
Attn.: Valerie C. Ross, City Planner
300 North "0" Street
San Bernardino. CA 92418
File #10(ENV)-4.01
RE: NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
VERDEMONT FIRE STA nON
Dear Ms, Ross:
Thank you for giving the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works the opportunity to
further comment on the above-referenced project.
The project site is generally located at the northeast comer of Palm Ave. and the Flood Control
District's Cable Creek Channel. Cable Creek Channel has a large mountainous tributary
drainage area of approximately 9Y, square miles to the northwest. The Channel is in an interim
condition consisting of an earth-graded channel with rail and wire bank protection, and, although
able to handle runoff from most small floods, is not considered adequate to withstand a major
flood, According to the most recent FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, dated March 18, 1996,
this site lies primarily within Zone X shaded, Therefore, the District offers the following
comments:
I. It is assumed that the City will establish adequate provIsIOns for intercepting and
conducting the accumulated drainage around or through the site in a manner which will
not adversely affect adjacent or downstream properties
L The project should incorpurale lhe musl re<:ellt FEMA floudproufing regulatiuHs.
3, We recommend that the Flood Control District's Cable Creek Drainage Study, prepared
by BSI Consultants, January 1994, be utilized in the design of storm drain facilities,
4. We recommend a I DO-foot building setback margin be established from the right-of-way
along Cable Creek Channel. This setback margin may be reduced if floodproofing
mitigation measures are proposed, such as rock slope protection, a scour wall or deepened
footings for buildings.
5. Due to the erosion potential, the adjacent grade elevation should be no lower than the
channel bulked depth. In order to adequately review the project. it will be necessary to
have cross sections that show the pad elevation with respect to the I DO-year water surface
elevations within the adjacent reach of Cable Creek.
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6. If any encroachment on District right-of-way is anticipated, a permit will be required from
the District's Operations Division, Permit Section. Other on-site or off-site
improvements may be required which cannot be determined at this time.
7. A 6-foot block wall, chain link fence or other District approved barrier shall be
constructed along the District's right-of-way adjacent to the site.
Sincerely,
(~l\;\~,J\',,~(U
F1.tANK MOLINA, Supervising Planner
Environmental Management Division
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