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elT~ OF SAN BERaRDINO - REQUEST OR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Al Boughey, Director
Subject:
General Plan Amendment No. 91-11, to
change the land use designation from
RL to CG-1 at the southeast corner
University Parkway & 1-215.
De~: Planning & Building Services
D~: November 14, 1991
Mayor and Common Council Meeting
December 2, 1991
Synopsis of Previous Council ection:
The site was designated RL, Residential Low during the review
process for adoption of the General Plan on June 2, 1989.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of this amendment
at their meeting of November 6, 1991.
Recommended motion:
That the hearing be closed and the resolution be adopted.
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Al Bouahev. Director
Contact person: Al Boughey
Supporting data attached: Staff Report
Phona: 384-5357
Ward:
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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
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Source: (Acct. No.)
(Acct. DescriDtion)
Finance:
Council Notes:
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CITY OF SAN BERaRDINO - REQUEST a.. COUNCIL ACTION
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Mayor and COIDIon council Meeting of
December 2, 1991.
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This applicant-initiated General Plan Amendment is ,to change the
land use designation from RL, Residential Low to CG-l, COIDIercial
General on approximately 9.34 acres located at the southeast corner
of Univer8ity Parkway and the 1-215 freeway (see Exhibit A of the
Initial study).
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A designation of RL, Residential Low was assigned to the are.,
which includes the .ite, during the General Plan adoption proce~.
The land on the north side of University Parkway across from t:be
site was designated CG-1.
During that process a request was made to designate the site CG.
The Planning COIDIission did not concur with the request, after
discussion, at their meeting of April 15, 1989. The.... request
went before the Mayor and COIDIon Council on May 17, 1989, and May
23, 1989, who also didn't concur with a CG designation and the RL
designation was retained.
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There are a number of environmental constraints associated with the
site which is within the following areas:
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Hillside Management OVerlay District
Foothill Fire Zone (A&B) OVerlay District
High Wind Zone
Biological Resource Management OVerlay
Area of Archaeological Concern
Area of Slope Stability Concern
Area of High Potential for Water Erosion
Partially within the 65dB(A) noise contour of the
1-215 freeway/university Parkway Corridor
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The site is part of a larger area of residentially desiqnated
land, however, it is physically separated froa the remaining RL
district to the east by hills. The site is relatively flat at the
north, which 18 next to an RS, Residential Suburban desiqnation,
and also relatively flat in an area between the two ridgelines to
the south. The eastern portion of the site is cOllprised of hills.
The site's topography combined with the Hillside Management
overlay District's development standards limits the potential
intensity of residential develOPlll8nt.
The site is located adjacent to university Parkway and I-215, a
major intersection. University Parkway is an arterial route and
also the key entry point to Cal State. It can provide services to
travelers to and from the area as well as local residents. The
site designated as CG-l would provide an optimal location for a
cOlllllercial use, separate from the adjacent residential, ..
outlined in General Plan Goal lG. Because the site will remain .tn
the Hillside Management OVerlay District, the policies ~
standards of the General Plan and Development Code will act .s
mitigation.
The purpose of the Hillside Management OVerlay District is to
provide for low-density development in the City'S hillside areas
and to assure that this development occurs in a manner which
protects the hillside's natlU'al and topographic character and
identity. Development standards within the overlay District are
primarily focused on residential projects although COlllllercial
developments are not excluded.
The site is an almost continuous strip of land designated for
cOllllllercial retail uses on University Parkway from College Avenue
to south of Hallmark Parkway. The total area designated for CG-
1 in the general location, both east and west of the freeway, is
approximately 70 acres. This includes developed and vacant land
which includes the site.
university Parkway is a major arterial and provides for entry into
the California State University area and the State college
Business Park. State Street is a local street providing access to
University Parkway for the residents of the neighborhood to the
north and northeast of the site. A "worst case" traffic scenario
for a project on the site was evaluated and it was determined that
the street system in the area could physically handle the increase
in traffic providing mitigating measures were implemented (e.g.
street signalization and riqht-turn-only traffic control).
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General Plan Amendment No. 91-11
Mayor and Common Council Meeting
December 2, 1991
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ENVJ:ll.ONHENTAL
The Environmental Review Committee reviewed the applicant's
proposal and the Initial study on September 12, 1991 and
recommended a Negative Declaration. The proposed Negative
Declaration received a 21 day public review period from September
19, 1991 through October 9, 1991.
The site lies within the Biological Resource Management OVerlay,
however, a biological assessment was prepared for the applicant
which determined that the site was not of significant
environmental concern in that it. existed on land that has been
disturbed and characteristics of the original vegetation and
wildlife has not been retained.
The Archaeological Information Center, San Bernardino County
Museum, advises that a cultural resource report must be prepared
prior to development as there is a moderate potential for the
presence of prehistoric archaeological resources. This will be
addressed at the time of project review.
The Initial Study addressed the issues of development within the
Foothill Fire Zone (A & B) and High Wind Zone. These concerns
along with slope stability and erosion will also be addressed at
the time of project development and conditioned as appropriate to
reduce impacts to insignificant levels. The Initial Study
determined that noise impacts would not result from the land use
designation change.
COMMENTS
The comments received are associated with development on the site
and will be addressed at that time. Comments relative to the
proposed land use designation change have not been received.
PLANNING COMMrssrON RECOMMEHDATrON
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended adoption of the
Negative Declaration and approval of General Plan Amendment No.
91-11 at a noticed public hearing on November 6, 1991.
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'1. The Mayor and COllllllon council IIllY adopt the Neqative
Declaration and approve General Plan Amendment No. 91-
11 based on the Findings in the resolution.
2. The Mayor and COllllllon Council may deny General Plan
Amendment No. 91-11.
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staff recollllllends that the Mayor and COIIIIIIon Council adopt the
resolution which adopts the Neqative Declaration and approves
General Plan Amendment No. 91-11. .
Prepared by: John R. Burke, Assistant Planner
for A1 Bouqhey, Director .
Department of Planning and Building Services
Attachment 1: Staff Report to the Planning COllllllission
Attachment A: Initial Study
Exhibit A: Location & Land Use
Designation Map.
Attachment 2: Resolution
Attachment A:
Attachment B:
Location Map
Legal Description
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9454 Wilshire Blvd., #650
Beverly HIlls, CA 90212
Mr. Craig Wrench/Northwest Ent
11777 San Vincente Blvd., #900
Los Angeles, CA 90049
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To Change the land use designation from RL, Residential Low to CG-l, Commer-
cial General on approximately 9.34 acres on the southeast corner of Univer-
sity Parkway and the 1-215 freeway. The site is within the Hillside Manage-
ment Overlay District.
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EXISTING
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Vacant
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The applicant requests a General Plan land use.designat.ion cbancJe
from RL, Resident.ial Low t.o CG-l, commercial General on
approximat.ely 9.34 acres locat.ed on the southeast. corner of
Universit.y Parkway and the 1-215 freeway (see Exhibit. A of the
Init.ial St.udy). The sit.e lies within the Hillside Management
OVerlay District. staff evaluated an alt.ernat.ive proposal wbich
would remove the area from the Hillside Management OVerlay District
in addition to redesignating the site CG-l. Staff recommended, and
the Environmental Review Commit.tee concurred, that an environmental
iapact report (EIR) would be required for the alternative proposal.
The applicant stated that be was not interested in pursuing the EIR
route.
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The amendment site is within the state College Redevelopment
Project Area. It is irregularly sbaped and vacant. The site lies
within the following areas of environmental concern:
* Hillside Management OVerlay District
* Footbill Fire Zone (A&B) overlay District
* Higb Wind Zone
* BiOlogical Resource Management overlay
* Area of Archaeological Concern
* Area of Slope Stability Concern
* Area of Higb Pot.ent.ial for Water Erosion
* Partially within the 65dB(A) noise contour of the
1-215 freeway/University Parkway Corridor
There are areas of undeveloped land to the east and southeast of
the site. Single-family and mUlti-family bousing is to the north,
northwest and northeast of the site. State Street borders the
site to the north, University Parkway to the west and tbe 1-215
off-ramp to the southwest.
The site is relatively flat at the
between two ridgelines to the south.
site is .ostly billside.
north and also in an area
The eastern portion of the
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The General Plan was adopted by the City on June 2, 11". DllrilllJ
the review process a request was ..de to designate the land eG.
The Planninq Commission refu.ed the request, after di.cussion, at
their lIeetinq of April 15, 1989. The.... request went before the
Kayor and Common Council lIeetinqs of Kay 17, and Kay 23, 1989,
resultinq in the retention of the residential designation.
l!ar.IPOIUIl:A IDIVIROIIIDDI'.rAL OUALITY AC'l' 1C~1l0A' S'J!A'.l'US
The General Plan amendment is subject to CJ!:QA. The Environmental
Review Committee reviewed the applicant's propo.al and the Initi4].
study (Attachllent A) on September 12, 1991 and deterained that tile
applicant's proposed amendment would not have an adver.. iapact _
the environment and recommended a Neqative Declaration. There,..
a public review period frOll September 19, 1991 throuqh October I,
1991 to review the Initial Study.
An alternate proposal to remove the site from the Hillside
Kanaqement OVerlay District was determined to require an EIR for
further evaluation.
COIlllllftS UCIIIVIlD
The State of California, Department of Transportation, reviewed
the proposal and advised that all accesses should be kept at lea.t
300 feet frOll the edqe of the freeway ramp riqht-of-way.
Additionally, a weave pattern study to ensure adequate distance.
between traffic exitinq the freeway Off-ramp and east-bound
university.~arkway traffic, will be needed when access is proposed
at the time of site development.
The State of California, Department of Water Resources, state.
that an encroachment on their california Santa Ana Valley Pipeline
riqht-of-way alonq university Parkway exists and permits will be
required upon development.
The Archaeoloqical Information Center, San Bernardino County
Museum, advises that no surveys for cultural resources exist and
a cultural resource report be prepared prior to development.
There is a moderate potential for the presence of prehistoric
archaeoloqical resources.
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Land Use
The site is presently designated RL, Residential Low which permits
single-family detached residences at a maximWl density of 3.1
dwelling units per gross acre and a minimWl lot size of 10,800
square feet. The site is contiguous with other RL desiqnated land
to the east and southeast. This parcel of land is part of a much
larger area of residentially desiqnated land, however, it is
physically separated from the adjoining RL district by hills. '.file
site's topography limits the actual density and location of
residential development. Residential development would permit a
maximWl of 29 units, however, this would be would be reduced due
to location in Hillside Management OVerlay District. Because t.be
majority of the site is elevated adjacent to the freeway and tts
level area is adjacent to University parkway, residential
development will be fairly limited.
Consideration was given to the possibility of assigning a or,
Commercial Neighborhood designation so as to provide for small
scale, low-intensity commercial uses which serve and are in
proximity to residential neighborhoods (General Plan Objective
1.26). However, the 9.34 acre site is somewhat larger than a
typical neighborhood center 'and is physically separated from the
nearby residential uses and the eN designation was not given any
further consideration.
A large area of land on the northwest side of University Parkway
is designated CG-1. It contains a building for a fraternal
organization and the remainder of the land is vacant. Additional
CG-1 designated land exists on the west side of the I-215/
University Parkway interchange. This creates an almost continuous
strip of_l_and designated for commercial retail uses on university
Parkway from College Avenue to south of Hallmark Parkway. The
total area designated for CG-1 in the general location is
approximately 70 acres. This includes developed and vacant land
in addition to the proposed site.
The CG-1 designation is provided for the continued use,
enhancement, and new development of retail, personal service,
entertainment, office and related commercial uses along major
transportation corridors and intersections to serve the needs of
the residents: reinforcing existing commercial corridors and
centers and establishing new locations as new residential growth
occurs (General Plan Objective 1.19).
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'1'llia .iu i. located adjacent to the ..jor inter.ection and
arterial route and i. also the key entry point to Cal state. It
can provide service. to traveler. to and froa the area as well a.
local residents. Designation of the site as OG-l would provide
for a distinctive commercial district, separate from the adjacent
residential, as outlined in Goal lG.
The site, with the exception of the most northern portion, lies
within the Hillside Manaqement OVerlay District. The purpose of
the OVerlay is to provide for low-density development in the
City's hill.ide areas and to assure that this development occur.
in a manner which protects the hillside's natural and topoqraphic
character and identity, environmental sensitivities, aesthetic
qualities, and the public health, safety and qeneral welfare
(General Plan Objective 1.14).
The General Plan contains various policies pertaininq to transfer
of density, slope map preparation, reduction in yield of
development, clusterinq, minimized qradinq and access. These
policies are carried over to the Development Code as development
.tandards. The standards address specific project design such a.
buildinq heiqht, inqress and eqress, street standards. In
addition, the Development Code contains development performance
standards pertaininq to soils/qradinq, public safety,
water/drainaqe, animal and plant life and design.
Althouqh the General Plan policies and Development Code standards
deal specifically with residential uses, they are also applicable
to non residential uses. While the General Plan amendment would
permit a ranqe of uses and a maximum intensity of use, the
Hillside Manaqement OVerlay District policies and standards will
somewhat limit the actual intensity of any project based on the
various site constraints.
The Hillside Manaqement
commercial development is
intensity and design.
All projects in the Hillside Manaqement OVerlay District require
a Conditional Use Permit (Policy 1.14.14). certain findinqs must
be made for approval to be qranted. Evaluation shall be based on,
but not limited to, the project fittinq the existinq topoqraphy
rather than the site beinq qraded to fit the project. The primary
concern is the protection of any hillside areas of more than 15'
slope.
OVerlay District would ensure that
suited to the site in terms of qradinq,
The Initial study evaluated an alternate to remove the site from
the Hillside Manaqement OVerlay District. The Environmental
Review Committee determined that there would be the potential for
significant environmental impact. and therefore rec~ended the
preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the alternative.
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Circula1:ion
university Parkway is a major arterial and presently handles
approximately 25,000 average daily trips (ACTs). State street is
a local street with a current ACT level of approximately 1,000.
A "worst case" traffic scenario for a project in the proposed CG-
1 designation was evaluated and it was detel'lllined that such a case
could generate 8,800 ACTs more than the RL designation. The RL
could generate 200 ACTs. Many of the additional trips generated
by such a project would, most likely, use state street as the
primary means to gain entry onto the westbound lanes of University
Parkway. The street system in the area could physically handle
the increase in traffic providing mitigating measures as proposed
in the study were implemented (e.g. street signalization and
right-turn-only traffic control).
State Street is a local street. The primary purpose of local
streets is to provide access to the adjacent land uses and access
to collector streets. In this case it is providing access from a
residential area onto a major arterial. University Parkway is a
..jor entry point into the area servicing California State
university and also it is the northbound freeway access to the
State College Business Park.
. Na'tural Resources
The site is within the Biological Resource Management OVerlay. A
biological assessment was prepared for the applicant which
detel'lllined that the wildlife and wildlife habitat that existed on
site was not of significant environmental concern in that it
existed on land that has been previously disturbed and does not
retain any characteristics of the original vegetation and/or
wildlife habitat.
Any future development would address other natural resource
concerns at the project review stage and mitigation measures would
reduce impacts to insignificant levels.
Aesthetics
Site development could alter the appearance of the topography of
the area by the partial removal of the ridgelines and by intrusion
into the hillsides. Some design latitude is pel'lllissible and
evaluation would take place at the project design phase of future
development. The amount of impact to the viewscape will be
detel'lllined by the design of future development.
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The' site is designated for residential uses within Hillside
Mllnllg_ent OVerlay District. The physical separation from the
remaining residentially designated land by the natural boundary
created by the hills indicates that a contiguous neighborhood is
unlikely to develop.
The site fronts on a DIlljor transportation corridor end is at .
..jor intersection which meets the objective of the city for.
COIIDIunity-serving cODlDlercial use. It is also adjacent to the
cODlDlercial district on either side of the freeway at University
Parkway.
A high intensity use at the site location could potentially create
an undesirable high-traffic situation in the area. A considerable
portion of the traffic increase would utilize state street as .
_ans of egress from a development so as to gain access to
University Parkway. The street syst_ can physically handle the
increase with mitigation measures applied that are similar to
those proposed in the traffic study.
The Hillside Management OVerlay District policies and standards
will regulate development in terms of intensity, aesthetics and
grading. .
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The amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives and
policies of the General Plan.
The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, convenience, or welfare because the site would
retain the Hillside Manag_ent OVerlay District designation which
contains specific policies and development standards pertaining to
health and safety.
This amendment will impact the balance of land uses within the
City to a small degree. The site could support up to 29 single
family units based on the current RL, Residential Low designation.
However, actual development could be somewhat less because of the
Hillside Management OVerlay District and site specific concerns.
Therefore, the balance of the land uses is miniDllllly affected.
The subject site is physically suitable for the requested land use
designation and anticipated development because the Hillside
Manag_ent OVerlay District addresses access, utilities provisions
and compatibility with adjoining lend uses as well as recognizing
~ physical constraints.
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Staff recOlllllends that the Planninq COIIIIIission make a
recOlllllendation to the Mayor and COIIIIIon Council:
1. That the Neqative Declaration be adopted: and,
2. That General plan Amendment No. 91-11 be approved to
chanqe the land use desiqnation from RL to OG-1 within
the Hillside Manaqement OVerlay District.
Respectfully submitted,
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Planninq and Buildinq Services Department
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General Plan Amendment No. 91-11
Proiect Descrintion: To change the land use designation from RL,
".idential Low to CG-1, COIDlercial General on 9.34 acres whicb
lies within the Hillside Management OVerlay District. An
alternative proposal is to remove the site froll the OVerlay
District and change the land use designation to CG-1.
Proiect Location: The amendment site is located on the southeut
corner of university Parkway and the I-215 freeway.
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Annlicant: Camden Development Ltd.
Attn: Mr. Ari Miller
94~4 Wilshire Blvd, '650
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
OWner: Northwest Enterprises
Attn: Mr. Craig Wrench
11777 San Vincente Blvd, '900
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Prenared bv: John R. Burke
Title: Assistant Planner
City of San Bernardino
Department of Planning and Building Services
300 N. nDn Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
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ai- Initial study is provided by the City of San
llernardino for General Plan Amendment No. 91-11 which
proposes to chanqe the land use desiqnation from RL,
Residential Low in the Hillside Manaqement OVerlay
District to CG-1, commercial General on a vacant parcel
of land at the southeast corner of University Parkway and
the I-215 freeway. An amendment alternative would be to
remove the site property from the Hillside Manaqement
overlay District and chanqe the desiqnation to 00-1. The
site i. located in the State Colleqe Redevelopment Area.
See Exhibit A for site location and land use
desiqnations.
As stated in Section 15063 of the California
Environmental Quality Act quidelines, the purposes of an
Initial Study are to:
1. provide the Lead Aqency with information to use as
the basis for decidinq whether to prepare an EIR or
Neqative Declaration;
2. Enable an applicant or Lead Aqency to modify a
project, mitiqatinq adverse impacts before an EIR is
prepared, thereby enablinq the project to qualify for
Neqative Declaration;
3. Assist the preparation of an EIR, if one is
required, by;
(A) Focusinq the EIR on the effects determined to
be siqnificant,
(B) Identify the effects determined not to be
siqnificant, and
(C) Explaininq the reasons for determininq that
potentially siqnificant effects would not be
siqnificant.
4. Facilitate environmental assessment early in the
de.iqn of a project;
5. Provide documentation of the factual basis for the
findinq in a Neqative Declaration that a project will not
have a siqnificant effect on the environment;
6. Eliminate unnecessary EIRs;
7. Determine whether a previously prepared EIR could
be used with the project.
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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
~. proposed amendment, Alternative 1, is to change the
General Plan Land Use Plan from RL, Residential Low to
CG-1, commercial General on the site (Assessor Parcel No.
266-072-67). Alternative 2 is to delete the site area
from the Hillside Management OVerlay District in addition
to the designation change.
2.1 AMENDMENT SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA CHARACTERISTICS
The proposed amendment site is an irregularly shaped
parcel comprising approximately 9.34 acres. It is
located on the southeast corner of the I-2l5 freeway
northbound off-ramp and University Parkway. The site is
vacant.
The topography of the site shows a ridge line in the
center of the site generally downward sloping from the
east to the west terminating just short of University
Parkway. Another ridgeline is located at the southern
extreme of the site and it slopes in the same general
direction. A dirt trail enters the site from State
Street at the northwest end of the site and parallels
University Parkway south to the first ridge and then
branches off to follow the ridgeline to the west past
the boundary of the site. The trail also continues south
past the ridge and into the area between both ridges.
High voltage overhead lines cross the site adjacent to
the eastern property line. The towers carrying the power
lines are located at the eastern end of each of the two
ridges.
There are two areas on the site that are relatively flat,
an area on the north adjacent to State Street and an area
lying between the two ridges.
The site is bordered by undeveloped land to the east and
southeast. There is a single-family housing development
to the northeast and mUlti-family to the north and
northwest. University Parkway borders the western
boundary of the site. A fraternal organization occupies
a building on property on the west side of University
parkway. The freeway lies to the south and southwest of
the site.
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3.0 ENVIROlIIIENTAL ASSESSMENT
3.1 Environmental settinq
The amendment site is undeveloped and has been previously
disturbed. The site lies within the followinq areas of
environmental concern:
* Hillside Manaqement overlay. District
* Foothill Fire Zone (A , B) OVerlay District
* Hiqh Wind Zone
* Bio10qical Resource Manaqement OVerlay
* Area of Archaeoloqical Concern
* Area of Slope stability Concern
* Area of Hiqh Potential for Water Erosion
* Partially within the 65dB(A) noise contour of
the I-215 freeway/University Parkway corridor
These concerns are individually addressed in the
discussion section of the Environmental Impact Checklist
that follows.
The followinq studies were provided with the application
and are incorporated by reference into this report:
Traffic Impact Study,
Bernardino, CA.
1991
University Parkway Plaza, San
J. F. Davidson Assoc. Inc. June,
Preliminary GeoloqicjSoils Enqineerinq Investiqation,
University Parkway Plaza. Pacific Soils
Enqineerinq, Inc. May 23, 1991
University Parkway Plaza, Bioloqical Assessment. Tierra
Madre Consultants, Inc. May 6, 1991
Arborist Report for University Parkway Plaza, Camden
Development, Ltd. May 1, 1991
Phase I Environmental Assessment of the Property Located
at the Southeast Corner of the 215 freeway and
University Parkway in the City of San Bernardino,
CA. June 11, 1991
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A. BACKGROUND
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General Plan Designation: RL
Zoning Designetion: KIA
B. ENVIRONMENTAL "'ACTS Explain _IS. where eppropriate. on a ..parale aIIached sheet.
1. Earth Reeourcn Will the plllp088l raauft In: Vea No Maybe
a. E8Ilh movement (cut and/or III) 0/10.000 Cubic
yllllfs or more? X
b. Oe\.4,.ment and/or grading on . slope graal8r
then 15% rIIIlUr8l grade? )(
c. Develapment within the Alqui81.priolo Special
Studies Zone . defined in SecIlon 12.0. Geologic >(
& Seismic. Figura 47. of the City's General Plan?
d. ModHication of any unique geologic or phyaiceJ
le.ture? X
e. Development within area defined for high potential for
water or wind erosion u IdentHied in Seclion 12.0 .
Geologic & Seismic, Figura 53, of the Cfty's General X
Plan?
I. ModHication of . channel, creek or river? V
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g. Develapment within an area subject to Iandslidas, Vas No Maybe
mudslides.liquefclion or other similar hazards as
ldalllllied In Sec:Iion 12.0. Geologic & Seismic. ><
fVulW.... 52 and 53 of the City's General Plan?
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2- AIr "--: Will the proposal result in:
L Substantial air amiselons or an effect upon ambient
air quall\y as defll'lecl by AQMO? )(
b. The ClllsIlon of objectlonabla odors? >(
c. Development within a high wind hazard area as idanlHlecI
in Section 15.0 . Wind & Fire, Flllure 59, of the City's X'
General Plan?
3. Water Re8ourme: Will the proposal result in:
L Changes In absorption retes, dralnaga pattarns, or tha
rata and amount 01 surl_ runoll dua to
impermeable surl_s? x:
b. Changes in lhe oourse or flow of flood Wlllars? )(
c. Discharge into surl_ watars or any alteration .
of surl_ watar quality? )('
d. Change In the quantity or quality of ground watar? X
a. Exposura of paopIa or property to flood hazards as
idanllllad In lhe Fadaral Emergancy Managamant
Agency's Flood Insurance Rata Map, Community Panal
Numbar0602811JDIO . A., and SectIon 16.0. X
Flooding. Figure 62, of the City's General Plan?
f. Other?
4- BIoIogIcaI~: Could the proposal resu. in:
L DeveIopmer4 within tha BIologIcaJ Resources
Managemant Overlay, .. idantIiad in Sec:Iion 10.0
. Natural Raaources, Figure 41. of tha City's X
General Plan?
b. Change In lha number of any unique, rare or
andangarecl spacias 01 plants or thair ~ including )(
stands 01 trees?
c. Change In the number of any unique, rare or
anclangalecl spacias of animals or their habltal? X
d. Removal of viable, matura traas? (6" or graatar) )(
a. Other?
5. No"': Could the proposal result in:
L Davalopmant of hou8ing, hadh care facllllise, schools,
librarlas. religious facllltise or olhar "no.." ..naIIiva usas
In _ where existing or future noIsa IavaIs axcaad an
Ldn of 85 dB(A) axtsrlor and an Ldn 0145 dB(A) intarlor
.. idanllllad in Saction 14.0. NoiIa, Figures 14-6 and
14-13 of lha Cl\y's General Plan? X
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The c.IIamIa EnvIlIlnmenlal Qu8lily Ad .... that K any 01 the follawlng can be a_red yes Dr
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Report "I be pqpared.
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L Does the prajact haw the polanIiallD degrade the
qudy 01 the erMlllnmen!, NIaIanliaIy reduoa the
hIblIaI 01. fiIh or wIdIfa 1p8Cin. _ . fish or
wIdlIe p"p'dMloollD dnIp below ... IWlalnlng levels,
threaten lD a1m1nlte . plant or aninal oommunlly,
reduoa the number or rastriclthe range 01. rare or
ancIangaIwcI pIanl or aninal or eliminale important
examples 01 the major periods aI Callfomia hIslory
or lQhislDry?
b. Does the prajact haw ... polantiallD achiavtt shol1-
Wnn, to the disadvantage allong-tann. anviranmental
goals? (A shol1-tann impact on the environment is Dna
which _in . ....iveIy briaI. dalInItive pal10d
allime while ~ impacts wiU endure WlIU inlD
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c. Does the prajact haw impacts which are individually
ImIIad. but c:umuialIYely ClllIIIidarela? (A prajact may
inpacl on two or mora I8parale __ whal8the
impact on each __ is relaIMIy 8IllalI, but whal8 .
the aIlect althe total aI those inpaclS on the
envhanmant is lignlicanl.)
d. Does the prajact haw anvinlnmental a1facts which wil
_1ubeIanlial ~ a1facts on human beings,
alIhar dw.ctly or indlNClly?
C. DISCUSSION OF ENVlRot-~AL EYAl.UA1'1oN AND MnGA11ClN MEASURES
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14. Jlandatory Findinqs of siqnificance
Findinqs of environmental siqnificance have not been found for
Alternative 1 and questions 14.a. thru. 14.d. can be answered
"no".
Alternative 2 proposes the site's removal from the Hillside
Manaqement OVerlay District and the answers to questions 14. a
thru 14.c. are "maybe" and question 14.d. is "no".
Consequently, the potential for siqnificant environmental
impact exists and an environmental impact report needs to be
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3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
3.2.1
Earth Resources
1.a, b.
The proposed land use desiqnation chanqe will have no
direct affect on the area but there is the likelihood
that future development will result in qradinq with cut
and/or fill activities involvinq earth movement exceedinq
10,000 cubic yards. The site is predominantly within the
Hillside Manaqement. OVerlay District. It has two ridqes
traversinq the property in an east-west direction and
much of the easterly portion of the site is on a
hillside. Slopes in excess of 15% are present.
Alternative 1 proposes to chanqe the desiqnation and
retain the Hillside Manaqement OVerlay on the site. By
keepinq the OVerlay the standards are maintained which
are, in effect, mitiqation, and limitations to the amount
Qf qradinq remain in place. Future development will be
quided by the standards. The proposed Alternative 2
would eliminate the self-mitiqatinq standards of the
OVerlay District and allow for the potential for qreater
qradinq, more severe cuttinq and scarrinq and loss of
natural topoqraphic character.
Future development could impact the slopes as the flatter
areas upon which development could be located are not
contiquous. A contiquous development on the site would
require removal of at least part of the ridqe that
crosses the center of it so as to provide circulation
between the north and south sections of the site. These
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illpact. will be addre..ed at project review stage to
enaure mitigation measures are provided.
Readjusting the boundaries of the Hillside Management
OVerlay District to exclude the site and assigning a
co_ercial designation would eliminate the need to comply
with the District's standards thus allowing for a greater
intrusion into the hillsides and ridge lines but still
protecting against erosion, Sliding and scarring.
1.e.
The site is located within an area desiqnated in the
General Plan as having the potential for water erosion.
Mitigation at the project specific stage will be required
to prevent wind and soil erosion.
log.
The site is within an area designated as having the
potential for landslides. Project specific design will
be required to address mitigation measures to preclude
impacts to the hillsides and to ensure safety to persons
and property.
3.2.2
Air Resources
2.a.
The proposed amendment does not meet the criteria that
could indicate statewide, regional or areawide
significance due to site size. Intensive co_ercial
development could create an environment that could
increase air emissions by adding to the impact already
created by traffic on I-215 and University Parkway.
Project specific mitigation may be required.
~.b.
Any commercially designated area has the potential to
create objectionable odors due to the nature of the uses
permitted on it. Future development will comply with
development and design standards to preclude such a
consequence.
2.c.
The proposed amendment site is within the City's
designated high wind zone and, as such, specific
development will be designed to mitigate impacts.
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3.2.3
"~.r Resources
3.a.
Any development will potentially decrease absorption and
increase runoff with the construction of impermeable
surfaces to facilitate the land use, circulation and
parking. These issues will be addressed at the time of
project design review.
3.d.
The imPermeable surfaces mentioned in paragraph 3. a.
above would also act as catchments for contaminants such
as hydrocarbons, petroleum products (engine fluids) and
particulate matter from exhaust emissions and increase
the level of pollutants into the drainage system.
specific development projects will be required to address
drainage and impermeable surfaces and include design
specific mitigation measures as needed.
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Biological Resources
4.8.
The site is within the Biological Resources Management
OVerlay. The biological assessment provided with the
application indicates that the on-site vege~ation is
comprised of two distinct plant cOllllD.unities, coastal sage
scrub and exotic grassland.
The coastal sage scrub occupies a large segment of the
sloped portions of the site and the exotic grassland
occurs on the gentle slopes. Both plant communities have
been heavily disturbed by past livestock grazing and off-
road vehicles.
~e wildlife detected on the site during the assessment
survey consisted of reptiles, birds and mammals. These
were determined to be typical of the fauna to be found
in many southern California habitats.
No sensitive species of flora or fauna were reported in
the area of the site. The results of the biological
assessment were that the project, for which the study was
commissioned, will not result in significant impacts to
the biological resources of the property. The study
evaluates a project that is intense enough to be
considered adequate to cover any development that could
be proposed as a result of approval of this General Plan
Amendment. The study addresses mitigation measures that
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could be applied upon specific project application to
aoapensate for natural areas lost to the effect of
CUJlUlative development in the surrounding area.,
There i. no impact to habitat at this time from a change
to the land use designation. A development project
application will address the impacts from any specific
proposal.
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3.2.6
Noise
5.a, b.
The proposed amendment site is partially located within
the 65dB(A) noise contour generated by traffic on the 1-
215 freeway and University Parkway. Future projects that
are -noise sensitive-(e.g. health care facilitie.) will
be reviewed to determine if mitigation measures would be
required to ensure internal noise levels of 45dB(A) or
below and external noise levels of 65dB(A) or below.:
The commercial uses that would be permitted could
increase traffic noise to some degree, however, it is not
anticipated to be significant. Non-traffic noise could
result from the proposed CG-1 designation. Removal of
the Hillside Management OVerlay District could cause a
very small increase in potential noise generation over
projects that could be proposed if the OVerlay boundaries
are not altered. Projects will be reviewed to ensure
that they will not generate noise which could impact
permitted surrounding uses and that mitigation measures
will be sufficient to reduce any noise to insignificance.
Land Use
6.a.
.nternative 1 is to change the General Plan Land Use Plan
from RL, Residential Low to 00-1, Commercial General
only. Alternative 2 would change the designation and
r_ove the site from the Hillside Management OVerlay
District.
6.c.
The site is within the Development Code Foothill Fire
Zone OVerlay District (A & B). Development Code
standards to mitigate impacts will be required at project
development stage.
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3.2.8
3.2.9
~-Made Hazards
"i~..b.c.
The storage and use of hazardous and/or toxic materials
is an inherent safety concern associated with commercial
developments. These safety concerns will be addressed
at the project review stage of future development.
Housing
8.a.
Approval of this General Plan Amendment will not affect
existing housing but will remove approximately 9.34 acres
from the overall land designated for future housing.
Transportation/Circulation
9.a.
The Traffic Impact Study submitted with the application
is directed at a specific project. However, the City
Traffic Engineer and the Planning staff agree that the
project analyzed is of such an intensity that it can be
considered as a "worst case" scenario thus fulfilling the
traffic analysis requirements for this General Plan
Amendment.
A commercial designation at this location will
potentia11y~increase the Average Daily Traffic (ADT) on
University Parkway. The total ACTs on University Parkway
is presently 25,000 and the designation change could
potentially increase traffic to over 30,000 ADTs.
Some of the traffic generated by a development on the
site will most probably exit via State Street, a local
itreet. Most of that traffic will proceed to University
Parkway. The westbound ACTs on State street is currently
1,000 and traffic after development will increase due the
n.ed to use a State Street exit to access the west bound
lanes of University Parkway. State street can handle the
anticipated increase.
9.e.
The permitted uses on the site could cause an increase
in demand for public bus service but it is unlikely to
seriously impact such provision by omnitrans.
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'!bere will be a potential for an increase in safety
hazards to vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians due to
increased traffic resulting from a future cOllDlercial
development. The project development process will
address potential safety hazards and identify mitigation
measures as necessary.
9.h.
As stated in paragraph 9.a. above the traffic will
increase upon development of the site for commercial
purposes. The degree of increase will depend upon the
intensity of development. Mitigation measures to control
and direct traffic will become a part of any future
project design and traffic increases, although
potentially substantial, will be within the capabilities
of the roadway system.
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Public Services
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This item is not impacted by this General Plan amendment.
3.2.11
Utili ties
This item is not impacted by this General Plan amendment.
3.2.12
Aesthetics.
12.b.
Development on the site could result in the partial
altering of the two ridgelines. Alternative 1 would
probably limit the amount of grading and therefore limit
the impact to the ridgelines and hillsides. Alternative
'2, r_oving the site from the Hillside Management OVerlay
District, would allow for a considerable amount of cut
" and fill action that would be detrimental to the
hillsides' natural and topographic character and
identity. Any development, residential or commercial,
will remove some visual open space.
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3.2.14
CUltural Resources
13.a.
The site is within an area of archaeological concern.
The CUltural Resource Review conducted by the
Archaeological InforDUltion Center, San Bernardino County
Museum, did not reveal the presence of any known cultural
resources due to a lack of previous surveys. The Center
does state that there is a potential for prehistoric
archaeological resources at the site which would be fully
addressed at project specific stage.
Mandatory Findings of Significance
The proposed general plan amendment, Alternative 1, is
not anticipated to have significant environmental illlpacts
as the Hillside Management OVerlay District standards in
the Development Code provide mitigation. A Negative
Declaration is recommended for this alternative. f
Alternative 2 would have greater impacts due to the
removal of the need to comply with the standards of the
Hillside OVerlay Management District. The ridgelines and
hillsides could be seriously impacted by the removal of
the overlay standards which act as their own mitigation.
Due to the potential for significant impacts, an
environmental impact report is recommended for
Alternative 2. .
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On the ~ of thillnllial study,
,..,( The ~prajec:l COULD NOT Mve a significant effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARA-
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O The pIIIpClHd project could have a significant effect on the environment. although thare will not be a signfficant
affect in this - becauu the mltiglllon measures described above have bean addad to the project. A
NEGATIVE DEClARATION will be prepared.
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REPORT is required.
ENVIRONMENTAl REVIEW COMMITTEE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CAlIFORNIA
Larry E. Reed, Assistant Dorector
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effect In Ill. _ becauae the mlligllllon meuura dncribed .tlove have bean added to the project. A
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kz( The pIapOUd pIajIct MAY have a aignHicant effect on the envilllnment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
PREPORT. requiNd.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALFOANIA
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND
ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO 91-11 TO THE GENERAL
PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN .BERNARDINO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals
(a) The General Plan for the City of San Bernardino
was adopted by the Mayor and Common Council by Resolution
No. 89-159 on June 2, 1989.
(b) General Plan Amendment No 91-11 to the General
Plan of the city of San Bernardino was considered by the
Planning Commission on November 6, 1991, after a noticed
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recommendation of approval has been considered by the
Mayor and Common Council.
(c) An Initial Study was prepared on July 5, 1991,
and reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee and
the Planning Commission who both determined that General
Plan Amendment No. 91-11 would not have a significant
effect on the environment and therefore, recommended that
a Negative Declaration be adopted.
(d) The proposed Negative Declaration received a
21 day public review period from September 19, 1991
through October 9, 1991 and all comments relative thereto
have been reviewed by the Planning Commission and the
Mayor and Common Council in compliance with the
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8 (f) The adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 91-
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12 SECTION 2. Neaative Declaration
13 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, FOUND AND DETERMINED
14 by the Mayor and Common council that the proposed
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16 Bernardino will have no significant effect on the
17 environment, and the Negative Declaration heretofore
18 prepared by the Environmental Review Committee as to the
19 effect of this proposed amendment is hereby ratified,
20 affirmed and adopted.
21 SECTION 3. Findinas
22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common
23 Council of the city of San Bernardino that:
24 A. The change of designation from RL, Residential Low
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5 B. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to
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7 or welfare of the city because the site will retain
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10 standards pertaining to the health and safety.
11 c. All public services are available to the study area.
12 Any development permissible under the CG-l,
13 commercial General designation proposed by this
14 amendment would not impact on such services.
15 D. The proposed amendment is to redesignate
16 approximately 9.34 acres to CG-l, commercial
17 General. No housing stock will be affected.
18 E. The amendment site is physically suitable for the
19 requested land use designation and future
20 development because the Hillside Management overlay
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22 compatibility with adjoining land uses as well as
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24 F. The amendment site is physically suitable for the
25 requested land use designation. Anticipated future
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SECTION 4. Amendment
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common
Council that:
A. The Land Use Plan of the General Plan of the City
of San Bernardino is amended by changing
approximately 9.34 acres from RL, Residential Low
to CG-l, Commercial General. This amendment is
designated as General Plan Amendment No. 91-11 and
its location is outlined on the map entitled
Attachment A, and is more specifically described in
the legal description entitled Attachment B, copies
of which are attached and incorporated herein by
reference.
B. General Plan Amendment No. 91-11 shall be effective
immediately upon adoption of this resolution.
SECTION 5. MaD Notation
This resolution and the amendment affected by it
shall be noted on such appropriate General Plan maps as
have been previously adopted and approved by the Mayor
and Common Council and which are on file in the office
of the City Clerk.
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RESOLUTION. . . ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 91-11 TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was
duly adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the city
of San Bernardino at a
meeting therefore,
, 1991, by the
held on the
day of
following vote, to wit:
Council Members:
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ABSTAIN 1I1WlN1'
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ESTRADA
REILLY
HERNANDEZ
MAUDSLEY
MINOR
POPE-LUDLAM
MILLER
city Clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
day of
, 1991.
W. R. Holcomb, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Approved as to
form and legal content:
JAMES F. PENMAN,
City Attorney
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CITY F SAN SER RDINO
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 91-11
TITLE
Legal Description
Pare.1.
D8Berintion
266-072-067
THAT PORTION OF '!'HE RANCHO MUSctTPIABE, IN '!'HE CI'l'Y
OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE.
OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF
MAPS, PAGE 23, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT '!'HE NOR'l'HEASTERLY CORNER OF SECTION 19,
TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, AS SAME WOUID BE
LOCATED IF '!'HE GOVERNMEN'l' SURVEY WERE EXTENDED
ACROSS SAID RANCHO; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE,
SOUTH 0 DEG. 22' 22" EAST, 370.41 FEET; THENCE,
COURSE "A" SOUTH 81 DEG. 36' 53" WEST, 235.77 FEET;
THENCE, COURSE "B", NORTH 31 DEG. 28' 26" WEST,
426.35 FEET; THENCE COURSE "C", NORTH 1 DEG. 54' 2."
WEST, 117.62 FEET; THENCE NORTH 20 DEG. 31' 42"
EAST, 302.96 FEET TO '!'HE BEGINNING OF A TANGEJIT
CURVE, CONCAVE WESTERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 1,215
FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, THROUGH A
CEN'l'RAL ANGLE OF 12 DEG. 14' 14", AN ARC DISTANCZ
OF 274.45 FEET TO '!'HE EASTERLY LINE OF THAT CERTAIM
S'l'RIP OF LAND,. 60 FEET WIDE, NOW A PORTION OF STATE
COLLEGE PARKWAY, FORMERLY DEVIIS CANYON ROAD, AS
CONVEYED TO '!'HE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 1735, PAGE 351,
OFFICIAL RECORDS, IN SAID RECORDER'S OFFICE; 'l'HENCZ
NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE TO '!'HE EAST LINE
OF SECTION 18, SAID TOWNSHIP AND RANGE; THENCE
SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 18 TO TIlE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
TOGETHER WITH ALL GRANTOR'S LEASEHOLD INTERESTS AND
WATER RIGHTS RELATING TO AND WATER WELLS LOCATED ON
THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEIS.
EXCEPTING FROM PARCEIS "I", "H-1", "B-2", "G-1", "G-
2", "J", "K", IL-1", IL-2" AND IL-3", THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED PARCEL AS RECORDED IN A DOCUMENT RECORDED
ON JULY 7, 1967, IN BOOK 6851, PAGE 554, OFFICIAL
RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.
ATTACHMENT
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CITY OF SAN BERRrRDINO
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 91-11
TITLE
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'1"IIA'l' IOR'1'ION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 16,
TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, IN THE RANCHO
MOSCUPIABE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF MAPS,
PAGE 23, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, INCLUDED WITHIN A
STRIP OF LAND, 70 FEET WIDE, THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE
OF WHICH STRIP IS A LINE PARALLEL WITH AND DISTANT
70.00 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES,
FROM THE CENTERLINE OF THAT CERTAIN STRIP OF LAND
THROUGH SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, DESCRIBED IN DEED TO THE
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO RECORDED NOVEMBER 12, 1926,
IN BOOK 156, PAGE 324, OFFICIAL RECORDS.
EXCEPT THOSE PORTIONS DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED TO THE
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND IN DEED TO SAID COUNTY,
RECORDED NOVEMBER 13, 1925, IN BOOK 35, PAGE 267,
OFFICIAL RECORDS.
ATTACHMENT B