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HomeMy WebLinkAbout28-Planning CITY OF SAN BERNODINO - REQUEST FeR COUNCIL ACTION Brad L. Kilger From: Director of Planning RE"'Q _^Dl~\'!6cIiient to Interim Policy S~J~t: D~cu~e~t No. 88-2 Ic'~ J~N ''J 1..,~ II. 20 . . ,.. Mayor and Councll Meetlng of February 6, 1989, 2:00 p.m. Dept: Planning Date: January 17, 1989 Synopsis of Previous Council action: Previous Environmental Review Committee processing: At the December 22, 1988 meeting of the Environmental Review Committee, the Committee voted to recommend approval of a Negative Declaration for Amendment to Interim Policy Document No. 88-2. R~ommended motion: That the hearing be closed and the Council approve the Amendment to Interim Policy Document No. 88-2, which changes the land use designa- tion from RL Residential-Low to CO Commercial-Office for the 2.84 acre site; and to adopt the Negative Declaration and the corresponding Initial Study mitigation measures. ~:7~ . / S' atur~ \_____.-.........-. Brad L. . ilger .--- /~ Contact person: Brad L. Kilqer Phone: 384-5057 Supporting data attached: Staff Report Ward: 5 FUNDING REOUIREMENTS: Amount: Source: (Acct. No.) (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: 75.0262 Aaenda Item No. e!l.. g . CITY OF SAN BERNA:cDINO - REQUEST FQ COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT Subject: Amendment to the Interim Policy Document No. 88-2 Mayor and Council Meeting of February 6, 1989 REOUEST The applicants request a change of the land use designation of the Interim Policy Document from RL Residential-Low (1-3 dujnet acre) to CO Commercial-Office. The site consists of 2.84 acres and is located on the south side of Bond street, west of Little Mountain Drive adjacent to the Shandin Hills Golf Course at 3434 Bond street. The change is being requested to allow the applicants to continue with develop- ment of a three-story professional office structure having a floor area of 64,000 square feet and a 184 stall parking facility. BACKGROUND At their meeting of October 10, 1985 the Development Review Committee approved the project which included a block wall requirement to separate the proposed commercial uses from the adjacent residentially zoned land. The applicant later filed variance No. 86-1 to vary the block wall requirement. On February 18, 1986 the variance was approved by the Planning Commission. Both the Review of Plans No. 85-107 and Variance No. 86-1 expired while the applicant was working on final financing for the project. On June 11, 1987, the state Office of Planning and Research imposed a moratorium preventing development north of the Saldecke-Sky line which included the subject site. The state Office of Planning and Research later lifted restrictions for commercial development on March 16, 1987. On March 22, 1988 the applicants applied for the same project under Review of Plans No. 88-29 which was continued by the Development Review Committee for a traffic study (April 7, 1988) and for a variance application on April 14, 1988. The variance was required for the block wall requirement. On June 9, 1988, Review of Plans No. 88-29 was approved by the Development Review Committee with variance No. 88-8 being approved by the Planning Commission on June 21, 1988. The approved wrought iron fence has been constructed. CEOA STATUS An Initial Study for the Interim Policy application was prepared by staff and Environmental Review Committee on December identified included: Document amendment presented to the 22, 1988. Issues 75-0264 . . It --- /".,- \wi Amendment to IPD No. 88-2 Mayor and Council Meeting of 2/6/89 Page 3 ~ 1. Traffic at the intersection of Bond street and Little Mountain Drive, 2. Light and glare from lighting in the proposed parking lot. These issues and the proposed mitigation measures are dis- cussed in the attached Initial study (Attachment A). Based on the Initial study, the Environmental Review Committee proposed that a Negative Declaration be adopted for the Amendment to Interim Policy Document No. 88-2. The Initial study was available for public review and comment from December 27, 1988 to January 11, 1989. No comments have been received. ANALYSIS General Vicinity The surrounding land uses include: to the west, single- family residence and Shandin Hills Golf Course; east and south, the Shandin Hills Golf Course Club House and parking lot; and north is vacant land. There is a grade separation between the subject site and the residential lot which varies from approximately 7 feet to 15 feet. This distinct physical feature provides a natural buffer between the single-family residential use and the proposed CO Commercial-Office use. The placement of the proposed 64,000 square foot commercial structure at the south boundary of the site provides maximum separation from the single-family residential uses to the west. The proposed CO Commercial-Office land use designation would not conflict with the adjacent golf course and its related commercial operations. CONCLUSION The development of the site with CO Commercial-Office could be considered to be appropriate since the site is contiguous to the Shandin Hills Golf course, and the grade separation between the subject site and the mitigations outlined in the Initial Study could prevent significant environmental impacts from occurring. MAYOR AND COUNCIL OPTIONS Deny Amendment to the Interim Policy Document No. 88-2, or Approve Amendment to the Interim Policy Document No. 88- 2 and adopt the Negative Declaration. . , c'"' "'" Amendment to IPD No. 88-2 Mayor and Council Meeting of 2/6/89 Page 4 ...'^..... '....I RECOMMENDATION That the Mayor and Council approve Amendment to the Interim Policy Document No. BB-2, and to adopt the Negative Declara- tion and the corresponding Initial study mitigation measures. Prepared by: Martin E. Wilkins, Planner II for Brad L. Kilger, Director of Planning Attachment A: B: C: Initial study Location Map B 1/2 x 11 with site reduction mkfl/lB/89 M&CCAGENDA:AIPDBB2 . 1-\.1.J.-i\L. .tUvl.r.L~ T f\ caW OF SAN BERNAR~O PLANNING DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY Amendment to Interim Policy Document No. 88-2 To Approve a change of the Land Use Designation of the Interim Policy Document from RL, Residential Low to CO, commercial Office on a 2.84 acre site located at 3434 N. Bond street, west of Little Mountain Drive and adjacent to the Shandin Hills Golf Course December 6, 1988 Prepared for: Property Ventures 12 Corporate Plaza, suite 140 Newport Beach, California 92660 Prepared by: Martin E. Wilkins Planning Department 300 North "0" street San Bernardino, California 92418 I .. ) CIW OF SAN BERNAR 0 PLANNING DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY Amendment to the Interim policv Document No. 88-2 A request to change the Interim Policy Document Land Use Designation from RL, Residential-Low to CO, Commercial Office, on an undeveloped 2.84 acre site located adjacent to the Shand in Hills Golf Course at 3434 Bond street. The site has an underlying zoning of C-3A, Limited General Commercial District. The change is requested to continue with a commercial project that was approved under Review of Plans No. 88-29 and No. 85-107 which also involved Variance Nos. 86-1 and 88-8. The project consists of a three-story professional office structure having a total floor area of 64,000 square feet and 184 parking spaces, consistent with Code parking requirements. The site is located within a high wind area. . . o C") ENVIRONMENT AL EV ALUA TION AND MITIGATION MEASURES 2.c. Air Resources The site is located within a high wind hazard area. At the time of development, the Building and Safety Department will require increased standards such as 300 lbs. shingle attached by six nails and hurricane ties on the rafters to the plates. This is required by city Ordinance. No further mitigation is required. 6. Land Use The request is to change the Interim Land Use Designation from RL, Residential Low (1-3 dujnetjac. to CO, Commercial Office. The surrounding land uses include: To the west, single family residence and Shand in Hills Golf Course: east and south, Shandin Hills Golf Course Club House and parking lot: north is vacant land. The grade separation between the subject site and the residential lot varies from approximately 7 feet to 15 feet. This distinct physical feature provides a natural buffer between the single family houses and the proposed commercial designation. By situating the proposed 64,000 square foot commercial structure along the south boundary of the site, maximum separation from the single family homes to the west is provided. The grade separation between the two parcels, combined with the placement of the proposed office building, provides buffering that would reduce potential land use conflicts to a level of insignificance. The proposed commercial designation will not conflict with the adjacent golf course since the golf course is a commercial operation. 9.a. Transportation/Circulation A traffic study was developed and submitted under Review of Plans No. 88-29, for the Office Building. The City's analysis of the study showed that potential traffic impacts to the intersection of Bond Street and Little Mountain Drive could result from the office project. In order to reduce potential impacts to a level of insignificance, the following is required: 1. The developer shall contribute a fair-share cash contribution equivalent to 50% of the costs for traffic signalization for Bond street and Little Mountain Drive, which is eqUivalent to $40,000.00 (50% of $80,000). Potential light and glare impacts of Commercial use may . > - ,..,.." -...; 'wi be more intense than residential uses. reduce potential impacts to a level of the following is required: In order to insignificance, 1. All parking lot lighting must be directed downward and shall be hooded and located in such a manner as to minimize potentially negative light and glare impacts to the adjacent residence to the west. MW:cms misc.isipd882 12/15/88 ~ r_ '-' -' r CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DEPARTMENT "" ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST ~ ~ A. BACKGROU~ Application Number: Amendment to the Interim Policy Document Project Description: A request to change the Land Use Designation of a 2.84 acre site from RL, Residential Low to CO, Commercial Office. Location: West of Little Mountain Drive and adjacent to Shandin Hills Golf Course at 3434 N. Bond Street. Environmental Constraints Areas: High wind area General Plan Designation: RL, Residential Low Zoning Designation: C-3A, General Limited Commercial B. ~~VIEQNM~~b~ IMPACTS Explain answers, where appropriate, on a separate attached sheet. 1. Ea~th Resources Will the proposal result in: Yes No Maybe a. Earth filll more? movement (cut and/or of 10,000 cubic yards or x b. Development and/or grading on a slope greater than 15% natural grade? x c. Development Alquist-Priolo Zone? within the Special Studies x d. Modification of any unique geologic or physical feature? x .i REVISED 12/87 PAGE 1 OF ~ -. I,.i "'" 'wi Maybe """ r- e. Soil erosion on or off the project site? f. Modification of a channel, creek or river? g. Development subject mudslides, other similar within an area to landslides, liquefaction or hazards? h. Other? 2. ~lR_RESQ!!RCES: Will the proposal result in: a. air upon emissions or ambient air Substantial an effect quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Development within a high wind X hazard area? 3. !i~TE!L_ RESOURCES: proposal result in: will the a. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff due to impermeable surfaces? b. Changes in the course or flow of flood waters? c. Discharge into surface waters or any alteration of surface water quality? d. Change in the quantity or quality of ground waters? e. Exposure of people or property to flood hazards? f. Other? \. REVISED 12/87 Yes No x x X X X X X x X X X X ~ PAGE 2 OF 8 ~ .. ,-. low' -', ...I 4. BIOLOGICbL R~~9URC~~: proposal result in: Could the Yes No x x x x x x x x x x x Maybe ) REVISED 10/87 PAGE 3 a. Change unique, species habitat trees? in the number of any rare or endangered of plants or their including stands of b. Change unique, species habitat? in the number of any rare or endangered of animals or their c. Other? 5. NOISE: Could the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to exterior noise levels over 65 dB or interior noise levels over 45 dB? c. Other? 6. LAND_ USE: result in: Will the proposal a. A change in designated Plan? the land use as on the General b. Development within an Airport District? c. Development within "Greenbelt" Zone A,B, or C? d. Development within a high fire hazard zone? e. Other? .~ ~ ...-' Yes No Maybe 7. MAN-MADE HA..z~~~: project: Will the a. Use, store, transport or dispose of hazardous or toxic materials (including but not limited to oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? x b. Involve the release hazardous substances? of x c. Expose people to the potential health/safety hazards? x d. Other? x B. HOUSING: Will the proposal: a. Remove existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? x x b. Other? 9. ~RA~~?QgTATIO~LCIRCULATION: Could the proposal result in: a. An increase in traffic that is greater than the land use designated on the General Plan? x b. Use of existing, new, park ing structures? or demand for facilities/ x c. Impact upon existing public transpolt8tionsystems? x d. Alteration of present patterns of circulation? x e. Impact to rail or air traffic? x f. Increased safety hazards to vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? x REVISED 10/87 PAGE 4 ( ~ .. .-., r Yes No Maybe "" g. h. A disjointed pattern roadway improvements? of x Other? . x 10. ~UBLIC SERVICES Will the proposal impact the following beyond the capability to provide adequate levels of service? a. b. c. d. e. g. Fire protection? x Police protection? x Schools (i.e. attendance, boundaries, overload, etc.)? x Parks or other recreational facilities? x Medical aid? x f. Solid waste? x Other? x 11. UTILITIES: Will the proposal: '-- REVISED 10/87 a. Impact the following beyond the capability to provide adequate levels of service or require the construction of new facilities? 1. Natural gas? x 2. Electricity? x x 3. Water? 4. Sewer? x 5. Other? x b. Result in a pattern of extensions? x disjointed utility c. Require the construction of new facilities? x ~ PAGE 5 OF8 . .- """ __e..... ...., Maybe 12. AESTHETJCS: a. Could the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic view? b. Will the visual impact of the project be detrimental to the surrounding area? c. Other? 13. CULTURAL RESOURCES: proposal-resuIi in: a. The alteration or destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? Could the b. Adverse impacts historic object? physical or aesthetic to a prehistoric or site, structure or c. Other? 14. Mandatory Findings of Significance <Section 15065) The California Environmental Quality Act states that if any of the following can be answered yes or maybe, the project may have a significant effect on the environment and an Environmental Impact Report shall be prepared. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate Yes No x x x x x x REVISED 10/87 PAGE 6 or .- ~ ~- '-' '-..I r' Yes No Maybe """"ill important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future. ) x x c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant. ) d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? x x C. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES (Attach sheets as necessary.) See Attached Sheets ~ " REVISED 10/87 PAGE 7 OF 8 ~ .. '-' ...,.; r' ~ D. DETERMINA~JON On the basis of this initial study, o The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. The proposed project could have a significant effect on the ~ environment, although there will not be a significant effect in ~ this case because the mitigation measures described above have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. O The proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ~NVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA j\VW\ lJl~) ~y\i~~V\0\ Name and Title ()/k/ft) ~AAfftrU Signature Date: D~~J)mtwA Ji--/t99 It \... . ~ REVISED 12/87 PAGE 8 OF 8 .. . .~ - ATTACH.'Il.ENT B """'''' ""'Ii CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DEPARTMENT AGENDA ITEM # LOCATION CASE Amendment to IPD 88-2 2/6/89 HEARING DATE PRD Ih/ac R-I . R-I PRD 2u/ac R-I l'O.t "0. M-2 "0. "0" R-I R-I R-I DELM..1lll HEigHT COMMUHITY CEHTER R-I '-' .......,-<" ATTACHr.1ENT C . 1~ ~~ ~ -- - i I . I .. ~ .. .. (:~~~~';, SHANDIN HILLQ :::::..:;:\W~-: GOLF ClJUB ~.. ,,~... ...;ti'Hi .~~~~ ~~ \;:i.i~~::'~~~:~1".f'::~V~714) 886_9 J ~ : ; i ~ . ; j' LJ Ii F . <_.J ....... r. \;' joc,,,. !;]O', February 2, 1989 :~il~; i~~:~'.:. .\2.. .~;~:~~. I "';" C'" .}. &,dl.J~ (.:Y./ :':- \"(' Planning Department San Bernardino City Hall 300 North "D" Street San Bernardino CA 92~18 SUBJECT: Amendment to Interim Policy Document No. 88-2 This letter is in regards to the rezoning from the current kL, kesiclential Low designation to the CO, Commercial Office designation on property referenced in enclosed notice. I am the owner and operator of the Shandin Hills Golf Club which isucontiguous to this subject property, and as I c'=-",iH:::-t.-"'c,~n~I>Ji.'-,:.t...'Eattend. the,meeti ng schedul ed..for, Monday, . fe:bt.-ilai'ff"i>i'c"1<;"B9tc:t';;;o~ldlib'to :Sta,.te ,~ha,f 'Ca...l_,,-ry,much in favor of this property being zoned Jor Commercial Office designation. If you have any questions, please contact me at 71~/886-0669. pectfully submitted, Enc --~~-.i:_::: ~':.- -~j - !- ...-" -:1i~~ :,' l,' ;;LV ,""""" ..... " Planning Department San Bernardino City Hall 300 North D Street San Bernardino, Ca. 92418 . , i L ,- ~-1 i , .;' r:t-F C ~ "V',') _. "0 I~;b~ Uf) f', ,':;e,H :;';~:4~ ::.:C:;._/~.._....:...it Ld. Re: Amendment to Document 88-2 3434 N. Bond Street Gentlemen: We see no need to take a predominantly and more accurately, a completely residential area and Injecting a 3 story commerc I a I comp I ex. We see no enhancement to the surrou'ndl ng community In that area or see the need to rezone a residential property. Single family dwellings on this site would be amore beneficial lIse of this property. ---'-- . -- __ c,'__, _____" ----~" - ".,___,..~_'_,___~_~_~_~~________~~~_~'.~~__.~__~_~~~~_~',~~~_o__ ~ _._ _ _ ~ ., ' .. -:~~i~~~~:=~~:~-::~~c~J~~g:~''='~':~:;!~1J;''!;i ~~,~-' t::;>';T:r;~<;: :"};-:-SJ';c';'~ :i~~ ~'e~"f2t:- ~,:?~~o;7:i;?,?i It Is'ver'y dlscouraglniifor'a homeowner to purchase'a home ,.'"",..",,,=,,-"',",,,-,,, .....O'-~ _.-e'._"",,' C'."~ " -'''.--,..'__~_''';;~'ii'';'-::___;c_'' In a residential atmosphere, and then at some later date find that a three story commercial building Is planned as your neighbor. I'm sure considerable attention to the best use of this land was addressed when this property was Initially zoned for residential development. 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