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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Date: January 30, 2001
Subject: General Plan Amendment
No. 00-03 and Conditional Use Permit No.
00-16 - From CG-1 to CH to establish a
swap meet on the west side ofMt. Vernon
Avenue, at Johnston Street.
From: James Funk, Director
Dept: Development Services
MCC Date: February 20, 2001
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
None
Recommended Motion:
That the Public Hearing be closed and the Mayor and Common Council adopt the resolution,
adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,
and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 00-16, based on the Findings of Fact in the Plarming
Commission staff report, subject to the Conditions of Approval and Standard Requirements.
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-(I James Funk
Contact person:
Valerie C. Ross
Phone:
384.5057
Supporting data attached: Staff Report, Resolution
Ward:
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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A
Source: (Acct. No.)
(Acct. Description)
Finance:
Council Notes:
Agenda Item No.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-16
Mayor and Common Council meeting of February 20, 2001
Owner:
Familyland Associates
13040 Betsworth Road
Valley Center, CA 92082
Applicant:
Mark Ostoich
Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden, LLP
600 N. Arrowhead Avenue, Suite 300
San Bernardino, CA 92401-1148
Ph: 909.884.2171
BACKGROUND:
The applicant submitted an application to amend the General Plan land use designation
from CG-I, Commercial General to CH, Commercial Heavy on approximately 12.7 acres
located on the west side ofMt. Vernon Avenue, north of Johnston Street. A Conditional
Use Permit application was submitted to establish an outdoor swap meet. The project site
is the former Mt. Vernon Drive-in Theater.
The project includes the construction of a 12,480 square foot building with an office,
cafeteria, and restroom facilities. The site will be paved with landscaping in the setbacks
and throughout the parking area. Vehicular access will be available from the main entrance
on Mt. V ernon Avenue and Bordwell Avenue. The swap meet is proposed to operate on
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 6:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with
extended hours until 10:00 p.m. on Thursdays.
At its meeting of December 19, 2000, the Planning Commission considered the General
Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit. The Planning Commission recommended
approval of both on a 7 to 0 vote. Commissioners Derry, DUff, Enciso, Lockett, Ramirez,
Sauerbrun, and Thrasher were present and Commissioners Garcia, and Welch were absent.
Refer to the Planning Commission staff report, Exhibit I, for a complete discussion of the
project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None; the applicant paid all General Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit
application fees.
GPA No. 00-03/CUP No. 00-16
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council close the public hearing and adopt
the resolution which approves General Plan Amendment No. 00-03, adopt the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approve
Conditional Use Permit No. 00-16, based on the Findings of Fact in the Planning
Commission staff report, subject to the Conditions of Approval and Standard
Requirements.
Exhibits:
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Planning Commission Staff Report
December 19, 2000 letter from Mark Ostoich
Resolution
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EXHIBIT 1
SUMMARY
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DIVISION
CASE:
General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 and Conditional Use Permit No.
00-16
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December 19,2000
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AGENDA ITEM:
HEARING DATE:
WARD:
APPLICANT:
Mark A. Ostoich
Gresham, Savage, Nolan and Tilden
600 S. Arrowhead Avenue #300
San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909) 884-2171
OWNER:
Familyland Associates
13040 Betsworth Road
Valley Center, CA 92082
REQUEST/LOCATION:
The applicant requests approval of a general plan amendment to change the land use district
from CG-I, Commercial General, to CH, Commercial Heavy. The applicant also requests
the approval of a conditional use permit to allow the development and operation of an
outdoor swap meet. The project is located at 632 South Mt. Vernon Avenue, in the CG-I,
Commercial General land use district.
CONSTRAINTS/OVERLAYS:
Not Applicable
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS:
o Not Applicable
o Exempt
o No Significant Effects
. Potential Effects, Mitigation Measures and Mitigation MonitoringlReporting Program
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
. Approval
. Conditions
o Denial
o Continuance to:
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General Plan Amendment No. oo-e'-'~d Conditional Use Permit No. 00-16
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REOUEST AND LOCATION
The applicant requests approval of a general plan amendment pursuant to Development
Code Section 19.50.050 to change the land use district from CG-l, Commercial General to
CH, Commercial Heavy. The applicant also requests the approval of a conditional use
permit pursuant to Development Code Section 19.06.020, Table 06.01(K)(26) which
permits Swap Meets to allow the development and operation of an outdoor swap meet to
operate on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and
occasionally until 11 :00 p.m. on Thursday evenings. The project also proposes to include
a 12,480 square foot building for an administrative office area of 704 square feet, a dining
seating area of 4,350 square feet, a cafeteria, restroom facilities and a shaded area for
patrons. The proj ect has three entrance ticket booth gates and proposes to provide a
pedestrian walk-way from Mt. Vernon Avenue to ticket booth gate 1 (one). The project
anticipates to employ approximately 500 people with a maximum of 600 part-
time/seasonal employees.
The subject property is 12.7 acres and is located at 632 South Mt. Vernon Avenue, in the
CG-I, Commercial General land use district. The site is surrounded by commercial
general uses to the north and south, San Bernardino Valley College is located to the east
across Mt. Vernon Avenue and a residential community is located to the west.
BACKGROUND
The request for a general plan amendment and a conditional use permit was reviewed by
the Development Review Committee (DRC) and cleared to the Planning Commission on
October 19, 2000.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL OUALlTY ACT
An Initial Study was prepared for the general plan amendment and conditional use permit
and reviewed by D/ERC on October 26, 2000. The proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration was available for public review from Thursday, September 21, 2000 to
Wednesday, October 11, 2000. No comments were received. On October 19, 2000 the
D/ERC cleared the general plan amendment and conditional use permit to Planning
Commission with a recommendation to adopt the mitigated negative declaration and
mitigation monitoring and reporting program.
FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
1. 1s the proposed amendment internally consistent with the General Plan?
General Plan Objective 1.30 is to "Provide for the development of limited
commercial and industrial uses characterized by an extensive use of outdoor or
indoor space for their sales, service, and/or storage and ensure their compatibility
with adjacent uses."
General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-16
Hearing Date: December 19, 2000
Page 3
Yes. The site was previously used as a drive-in theater which required an extensive
use for outdoor space. The adjacent uses to the proposed site are San Bernardino
Valley College, commercial uses, and residential type uses.
2. Is the proposed amendment detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or welfare of the City?
The proposal meets the General Plan goals, objectives, and policies and will not be
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the
City. The site is separated from residential by Bordwell Avenue and Johnston
Street.
An Initial Study was prepared and eight environmental factors were discussed
because they could potentially affected by this project. The factors were (I) land
use and planning, (2) geological, (3) water, (4) air quality, (5) transportation!
circulation, (6) noise, (7) public service, and (8) aesthetics. On the basis of the
Initial Study, the City of San Bernardino Environmental Review Committee found,
that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there would not be a significant effect in this case because the
mitigation measures described in the mitigation monitoring and reporting program
have been added to the project. A mitigated negative declaration has been
prepared.
3. Does the proposed amendment maintain the appropriate balance of land
uses within the City?
The proposal would maintain a balance of land uses. The site is designated for
commercial uses and changing the land use district allows additional commercial
uses. The proposal would provide for opportunities which may contribute to the
maintenance of balanced land uses.
4. Is the subject parcel physically suitable (including, but not limited to,
access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and
absence of physical constraints) for the requested land use designation and
anticipated land use development?
Yes. The subject parcel is approximately 12.7 acres and is physically suitable for
CH, Commercial Heavy uses. The 12.7 acre site is large enough to establish uses
with outside activities and to buffer from surrounding land uses.
FINDINGS OF FACT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1. Is the proposed use conditionally permitted within the subject land use
district, would it impair the integrity and character of the subject land use
district, and does it comply with all of the applicable provisions of this
Development Code?
General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-16
Hearing Date: December 19,2000
Page 4
Pursuant to Development Code Section 19.06.020 Table 06.01 (K)(26), Swap
Meets are permitted in the CH, Commercial Heavy land use district subject to the
approval of a conditional use permit. The proposed project complies with all
applicable provisions of the Development Code as shown in Attachment "C".
2. Is the proposed use consistent with the General Plan?
General Plan Objective 1.30 is to "Provide for the development of limited
commercial and industrial uses characterized by an extensive use of outdoor or
indoor space for their sales, service, and/or storage and ensure their compatibility
with adjacent uses."
The establishment of a Swap Meet will provide an extensive outdoor area to serve
the public.
3. Is the approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the proposed use in
compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act and Section 19.20.030(6) of the Development Code?
Yes. The project is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Development Code requirements as noted above.
4. Are there potentially significant negative impacts upon environmental
quality and natural resources that could not be properly mitigated and
monitored?
No. As noted in Finding #3, there are not any negative impacts from this proposal.
5. Are the location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed
use compatible with the existing and future land uses within the general
area in which the proposed use is to be located and will it create significant
noise, traffic or other conditions or situations that may be objectionable or
detrimental to other permitted uses in the vicinity or adverse to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City?
General Design
The Swap Meet is comprised of one cafeteria/office building totaling 12,300 square
feet, an area of271,120 square feet for 521 commercial vendor space, and a total of
1,471 parking spaces. The building will be constructed of smooth face concrete
block, and will include a shaded area for restaurant seating. There will be no
permanent vendor structures, instead the vendor spaces will be marked with paint
stripes on A.C. pavement. There are three ticket booths to be located at three
separate entrances to the site. One booth will be located at Mt. Vernon Avenue,
another at Johnston Street, and the other at Bordwell A venue. There will be three
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parking lots provided for customers. Lots A and B will be located at Mt. Vernon
Avenue and Johnston Street and Lot C will be located on Bordwell Avenue.
Climbing ivies will be grown on the perimeter concrete block walls for all street
sides.
Parking
The Development Code requires 1,453 parking spaces based on off-street parking
standards for a swap meet, which is one space for each 200 square feet of gross
floor area, plus one space for each vendor. The site plan indicates a total of 1,471
parking spaces provided. Access to the parking lot is provided from both Mt.
Vernon Avenue and Bordwell Avenue frontage. The vendors will park within their
designated vendor space. The proponent has not proposed paid parking for
customers. Therefore, staff does not anticipate impacts to the adjacent residential
neighborhood from customers parking on the streets in lieu of the parking lot.
Landscaoing
The Development Code requires that 15% of the parking area be landscaped. The
proposed plan includes 63, 928 square feet of landscaping within the parking area
and 8,594 square feet oflandscaping within the vendor area. The site plan indicates
that approximately 15% of the parking area will be landscaped, which meets the
Development Code regulation.
Operational Characteristics
The building is divided into a 4,350 square foot public seating area and a 2,400
square foot kitchen, approximately. The cafeteria, public seating area and the area
for vendor spaces will be open from four days a week on Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday, and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The swap meet proposes to
remain open on Thursdays until 11 :00 p.m. However, staff believes that limiting
the hours of operation to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, will minimize impacts to the
adjacent Single Family residences.
6. Is the subject site physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use
being proposed?
The site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of the project being
proposed as evidenced by project compliance with all applicable Development
Code Standards as noted above and in Attachment "C".
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 all had the opportunity to review the proposal, and none
have indicated an inability to serve the project. The proposal will not be detrimental
General Plan Amendment Nc ".03 and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-16
Hearing Date: December 19, 2000
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to the public health and safety in that all applicable Codes will apply to the
construction of this project.
CONCLUSION
The proposal meets all necessary Findings of Fact for approval of the General Plan
Amendment and Conditional Use Permit.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend that the Mayor and Common
Council:
1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program and
2. Approve General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-
16 based upon the Findings of Fact contained in this Staff Report and subject to the
Conditions of Approval (Attachment D) and Standard Requirements (Attachment
E).
Respectfully Submitted,
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Assistant Planner
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
Attachment E
Attachment F
Attachment G
Location Map
Site Plan, Elevations, Floor Plans
Development Code and General Plan Consistency Table
Conditions of Approval
Standard Requirements
Initial Study
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
ATTACHMENT A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00-03
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ATTACHMENT C
DEVELOPMENT CODE AND GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE
CATEGORY PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT GENERAL PLAN
CODE
Permitted subject to
Permitted Use Swap meet Conditional Use N/A
Permit
Height 1 story, 24 feet 2 stories or 30 feet 2 stories or 30 feet
Setbacks
- Front 12 feet 10 feet
- Side (E. interior) o feet o feet N/A
- Side (W. interior) o feet o feet
- Rear 18 feet 10 feet
Landscaping 15% 15% N/A
Percentage (%)
Lot Coverage I 0 percent 50 percent N/A
Parking 1,471 spaces 1,453 spaces
- Standard 1,451 1,434 N/A
- Handicap 20 19
Floor Area Ratio .28 N/A 0.70
ATTACHMENTD
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-16
1. 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.
Project: General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 and
Conditional Use Permit No. 00-16
Expiration Date: Two years from MCC approval
2. The review authority may, upon application being filed 30 days prior to the
expiration date and for good cause, grant a one-time extension not to exceed 12
months. The review authority shall ensure that the project complies with all current
Development Code provisions.
3. In the event that this approval is legally challenged, the City will promptly notify
the applicant of any claim or action and will cooperate fully in the defense of the
matter. Once notified, the applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the City, the Economic Development Agency, their affiliates, its officers,
agents and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City of San
Bernardino. The applicant further agrees to reimburse the City and the Economic
Development Agency of any costs and attorneys' fees which the City or the
Economic Development Agency may be required by a court to pay as a result of
such action, but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his or her
obligation under this condition.
4. The public phones located on the site shall be set to provide outgoing calls only and
911 only from 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.
5. The proj ect shall notify the Police Department of graffiti on site within 24 hours, so
that it may removed. A photo of the graffiti shall be taken before removal.
6. The hours of operation shall be established to Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturday, and
Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and occasionally on Thursdays from 6:00 a.m.
to 10:00 p.m. *
7. The proj ect shall provide shielded lighting as to not distract the neighboring
residential community.
General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-16
Hearing Date: December 19,2000
Page 2
8. The project shall comply with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
9. All debris, paper and other materials shall be cleared from the site within 24 hours
of each event. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 8.18 of
the Municipal Code, at all times.
10. No loud speakers, music, or any other similar noise shall be audible beyond the
perimeter of the swap meet. *
II. No other uses may be established in conjunction with, or addition to, the swap meet
without prior approval ofthe City.
12. Construction shall be in substantial conformance with the plan(s) approved by the
Director, Development Review Committee, Planning Commission or Mayor and
Common Council. Minor modification to the plan(s) 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 proj ect.
13. No vacant, relocated, altered, repaired or hereafter erected structure shall be
occupied or no change of use of land or structure( s) shall be inaugurated, or no new
business commenced as authorized by this permit until a Certificate of Occupancy
has been issued by the Department. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be
issued by the Department subject to the conditions imposed on the use, provided
that a deposit is filed with Department of Public Works 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 standards
imposed on the intended use by this permit.
14. This permit or approval is subject to all the applicable provlSlons 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
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General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-16
Hearing Date: December 19,2000
Page 3
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 meter cabinets shall be architecturally screened
by wall or structural element, blending with the building design and include
landscaping when on the ground.
Signs are not approved as a part of this permit. Prior to establishing any new signs,
or replacing existing signs, the applicant shall submit an application, and receive
approval, for a sign permit from the Planning Department.
All improvements must be completed prior to operating the use.
No vendor or employee parking shall occur on Johnston Street or Bordwell
Avenue.
The owner/operator may not charge for parking in the lot without prior approval of
the City.
This permit or approval is subject to the attached conditions or requirements of the
following City Departments or Divisions:
. Department of Development Services - Public Works Division
. Public Services Department - Refuse Division
. Water Department
. Fire Department
. Department of Development Services - Plan Check Division
Amended by the Planning Commission, 12/19/00.
ATTACHMENT E
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STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: C.U.P. No. 00-16 DESCRIPTION: OUTDOOR SWAPMEET
APPLICANT: MARK A. OSTO/CH LOCATION: 632 S. MT. VERNON
. 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) A local drainage study will be required for the project. Any drainage
improvements, structures or storm drains needed to mitigate downstream
impacts or protect the development shall be designed and constructed at
the developer's expense, and right-of-way dedicated as necessary.
b) All drainage from the development shall be directed to an approved public
drainage facility. If not feasible, proper drainage facilities and easements
shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
c) 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.
d) 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 5 acres or
more ofland.
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STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: C.U.P. No. 00-16 DESCRIPTION: OUTDOOR SWAPMEET
APPLICANT: MARK A. OSTO/CH LOCATION: 632 S. MT. VERNON
2. Gradina and LandscaDina
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 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.
c) 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").
d) 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.
e) The Refuse Division shall approve the number and placement of refuse
enclosures.
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.
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STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: C.U.P. No. 00-16 DESCRIPTION: OUTDOOR SWAPMEET
APPLICANT: MARK A. OSTO/CH LOCATION: 632 S. MT. VERNON
g) 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.
h) 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.
i) 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.
j) Where the handicap accessible path of travel crosses drive aisles, it shall
be delineated by striping or textured/colored concrete pavement.
k) A reciprocal easement shall be recorded prior to grading plan approval if
reciprocal drainage, access, sewer, and/or parking is proposed to cross lot
lines, or a lot merger shall be recorded to remove the interior lot lines.
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
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STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: C.U.P. No. 00-16 DESCRIPTION: OUTDOOR SWAPMEET
APPLICANT: MARK A. OSTO/CH LOCATION: 632 S. MT. VERNON
the parkway landscaping shall be included in the project's on-site
landscape plan.
n) An easement and covenant shall be executed on behalf of the City to
allow the City to enter and maintain any required landscaping in case of
owner neglect. The Real Property Section for execution by the property
owner and shall ensure that, if the property owner or subsequent owner(s)
fail to properly maintain the landscaping, the City will be able to file
appropriate liens against the property in order to accomplish the required
landscape maintenance. A document processing fee in the amount of
$200.00 shall be paid to the Real Property Section to cover processing
costs. The property owner, prior to plan approval, shall execute this
easement and covenant unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
3. Utilities
a) Design and construct all public utilities to serve the site in accordance with
City Code, City Standards and requirements of the serving utility, including
gas, electric, telephone, water, sewer and cable TV (Cable TV optional for
commercial, industrial, or institutional uses).
b) Backflow preventers shall be installed for any building with the finished
floor elevation below the rim elevation of the nearest upstream manhole.
c) Sewer main extensions required to serve the site shall be constructed at
the Developer's expense.
d) 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.
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STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: C.U.P. No. 00-16 DESCRIPTION: OUTDOOR SWAPMEET
APPLICANT: MARK A. OSTO/CH LOCATION: 632 S. MT. VERNON
e) Utility services shall be placed underground and easements provided as
required.
f) 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.
g) All existing overhead utilities adjacent to or traversing the site on either
side of the street shall be undergrounded in accordance with Section
19.20.030 (non-subdivisions) or Section 19.30.110 (subdivisions) of the
Development Code.
h) Existing Utilities which interfere with new construction shall be relocated at
the Developer's expense as directed by the City Engineer, except
overhead lines, if required by provisions of the Development Code to be
undergrounded. See Development Code Section 19.20.030 (non-
subdivisions) or Section 19.30.110 (subdivisions).
i) As an alternative to undergrounding required by Section 19.20.030 (non-
subdivision) or Section 19.30.110 (subdivisions).of the Development
Code, the developer will provide a letter of agreement for participation in
an assessment district, if one is formed, to fulfill the requirement for
undergrounding utilities. Prior to recordation of a map or issuance of
building permit subdivider/developer shall have the letter of agreement
recorded with the deed.
j) 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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STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: C.U.P. No. 00-16 DESCRIPTION: OUTDOOR SWAPMEET
APPLICANT: MARK A. OSTO/CH LOCATION: 632 S. MT. VERNON
4. Street Improvement and Dedications
a) All public streets within and adjacent to the development shall be
improved to include combination curb and gutter, paving, handicap ramps,
street lights, sidewalks and appurtenances, including, but not limited to
traffic signals, traffic signal modifications, relocation of public or private
facilities which interfere with new construction, striping, shall be
accomplished in accordance with the City of San Bernardino "Street
Improvement Policy" and City "Standard Drawings", unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer. Street lighting, when required, shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with the City's "Street Lighting
Policies and Procedures". Street lighting shall be shown on street
improvement plans except where otherwise approved by the City
Engineer.
b) For the streets listed below, dedication of adequate street right-of way
(RW.) to provide the distance from street centerline to property line and
placement of the curb line(C.L.) in relation to the street centerline shall be
as follows:
Street Name Right of Wavlft.l Curb Linelftl
Mt. Vernon Avenue 44' (2.75' addition) 32' (existing)
Johnston Street 30' (existing) 20' (existing)
Bordwell Avenue 33' (existing) 20'
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STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: C.U.P. No. 00-16 DESCRIPTION: OUTDOOR SWAPMEET
APPLICANT: MARK A. OSTO/CH LOCATION: 632 S. MT. VERNON
c) Construct 8" Curb and Gutter per City Standard No. 200 adjacent to the
site. Widen pavement adjacent to the site to match new curb and gutter.
Construct approach and departure transitions for traffic safety and
drainage as approved by the City Engineer.
d) Construct sidewalk adjacent to the site in accordance with City Standard
No. 202, Case "A" (6' wide adjacent to curb).
e) Construct Handicap Ramps in accordance with City Standard No. 205 at
all curb returns within and adjacent to the project site. Dedicate sufficient
right-of-way at the corner to accommodate the ramp.
f) 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.
g) Install Street Lights adjacent to the site in accordance with City Standard
Nos SL-1 and SL-2.
5. Reauired Enaineerina 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.
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STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: C.U.P. No. 00-16 DESCRIPTION: OUTDOOR SWAPMEET
APPLICANT: MARK A. OSTO/CH LOCATION: 632 S. MT. VERNON
6. Applicable Enaineerina Fees!
a)
Plan check and inspection fees for off-site improvements - 4% and 4%,
respectively, of the estimated construction cosf of the off-site
improvements.
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 cost3 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)
Traffic system fee in the estimated amount of $11495.23. Based on 672
trips per day @ $16.689 per new trip generated by the project. The City
Traffic Engineer shall determine exact amount at time of application for
Building Permit.
e)
A portion of the Traffic Systems Fee paid for this commercial/industrial
project can be credited to the initial developer based on the actual cost of
installation of the new traffic signal new traffic signals or upgrade of
existing traffic signals for the mitigation of traffic related conditions
identified in the project review process and required as part of the
approved development. See Resolution No. 88-140.
I All Fees are subject to change without notice.
'Estimated Construction Cost for Off-Site Improvements Is based on a list of standard unit prices on file with
the Public Works Division.
l 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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1/29/2001
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: C.U.P. No. 00-16 DESCRIPTION: OUTDOOR SWAPMEET
APPLICANT: MARK A. OSTO/CH LOCATION: 632 S. MT. VERNON
f) Sewer Connection fee in the approximate amount as follows based on
$242.91 per 3,000 square feet or fraction thereof.
g) Sewer inspection fee in the estimated amount as follows based on $20.48
per connection.
h) Street or easement dedication processing fees in the amount of $ 200.00
per document.
7. Additional Reauirements - General
a) The project proposes to increase the existing am peak hour westbound
left-turn volumes at Mt. Vernon Ave.lMill Street from 106 to 238 and
doubling the design queue capacity from 5 to 11 for opening day
conditions. The developer shall be responsible for mitigating this condition
by either extending the existing left-turn pocket to 150' or converting the
westbound left-turn signal to a protected/permissive operation prior to
occupancy.
b) The applicant/developer shall provide the City with a letter that indicates a
commitment to a) monitor the intersection of Mt. Vernon Avenue and the
Project access on a biannual basis and, when a signal is warranted, b)
install the signal. .
c) Study area intersection #3 (Mt. Vernon Ave.lrealigned Project access)
does not show any westbound volumes in the HCM analysis to reflect
traffic on College Drive.
d) The developer shall be responsible for providing curb/gutter along the east
side of Bordwell Avenue between Johnston Street and Mill Street.
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STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
CASE NO: C.U.P. No. 00-16 DESCRIPTION: OUTDOOR SWAPMEET
APPLICANT: MARK A. OSTO/CH LOCATION: 632 S. MT. VERNON
e) The developer shall be responsible for half street paving improvements to
Bordwell Avenue fronting the project or the payment of an equivalent fair
share toward the entire street paving.
f) The developer shall be responsible for installing striping for a 100'
westbound left-turn pocket on Mill Street at Bordwell Avenue. .
g) The developer shall install "No Parking Any Time" signs at 200' intervals
along the east side of Bordwell Avenue between Mill Street and Johnston
Street, and along the north side of Johnston Street between Mt. Vernon
Avenue and Bordwell Avenue.
h) Stop Signs with stop bar/logos shall be installed at all driveway egress' on
Bordwell Avenue and Mt. Vernon Avenue.
i) The developer shall be responsible for upgrading the signal at Johnston
StreetlMt. Vernon Avenue by providing signal heads and loop detector for
eastbound traffic on Johnston Street.
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Clarified by the Planning Commission, 12/19/00.
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1/29/2001
~ITY OF SAN BERNARDIN~ .
PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT - REFUSE & RECYCUNG DMSION
STANDARD DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
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...)(.. 1~ -1- commerdal,rel)r! llIlCIoeIn(s) KCOI'lIng to CIty PImIc Worb S1lIndanI 508 wIIh a wIdlh of
~ and alenglh of $ I') . LoclIl1on IIIld orlalllo.....1 of llIlCIoeIn(s), gates, IIIld compactDr 1.I1I(s) ...
be IIMMl on SIlll Plans, IIIbeIed wIIh clmelllicnlllld spec:Ilk:alions to meet PImIc Worb SlIIncIanI508.
1 2. Locate rebe llIlCIoeIn(s) IIIld compador 1.I1I(s) to be lately ace mJWo for ...-vIce vehicles alld wilhQd
obslrucdIon to drive ...., drl\-.ways, IoacIng _, parIdng, or hlInc1cap at m. EncloIln IIlUIt be at least 5'
from comlM....WBIs, eave"', or opel'" (98 CA Fi'e Code 1103.2.2). Mlrimum nidi of 40' foral drive tuns
along \he main ~ to 8Ild ... from ~ IIIld compac:tllr pads.
S. Se8IecJ compador 1.I1I(s) lIhaI ilnslBled. with a recommended miimum 30 aD; lfd roI-off box:
--I-1.I1I(s) for rebe, lri(s) for commingled dry reeycIabIes, and ri(s) for lIflI8I1k;8.
7. AppIcant shaI umlt s completed InIegnded Waste M_gement SI.Ivey to \he PImIc Services Oo.paftmenl
Refuse a . of 5 CIty ~ daya for ~..Jlrior to luuance of ~ CIty permlla.
contact 909-384-5549'~ or 909-384-5190 fax.
RESIDENTIAL
1. Residential refuse and rec;ydlng lMllVices are to be provlded by 1he CIly of San Bemarclno Refuse & Req'dklg
DIviIIon. The CIty IhaI provide one set of a blue, green, 8Ild black 96 or 84-gaIon automated ...-vIce carlllto each
slngIe famly unit OR one set to r:very two-unil mUlIpIe famly cNMlng up to six Ids.
2. RlIIIdenIIaIlds shaI hlIve a minimum 3 feet by 9 feet conaate pad located out of view of public rlght.,of.wlly .
for storage of each set of three automated carts. MilImum gate openingB IhaI be 3 feet, and \he path of travel
from \he storage pad to cub IhaI be conllnIouIly paved.
3. A minimum 12-foot 1p8C8 aJong \he cub on \he lIlreet IIlUIt be dear for rlllidenlial automated ...-vIce carts,
InclucIng a mlnlmum 2-foot selback of allllruclu'es, fences, IIIld nllled Iandlcaping.
4. Oay of automated cart...-vlce ahal be: M T W Th
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4. Refuse and rec;ydIng ...-vIce to 1his location ahal be provlded by \he CIty of San. BernarcIno II1Iea olhelWiIe
noted. New aCCCUlls reqlire a complatecl SenIlce. AppIcation with a M depoelt retII'ned to 1he CIly of San
BernarcIno Refuse & ReqcIng 0IvIIl0n prior to luuance of 1he tlnal Cel1lficate of Occupancy.
5. City front~ coIeclIon lMllVices ahal be eslabIshed at \he foIowing minimum levels:
REFUSE SERVICE
QTY BIN DAYS/WEEK
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RECYCLING SERVICE ORIJANIC'llIEIMCE
QTY BIN DAYS/WEEK QTY BIN DAYS /WEEK
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ADDITIONAL CONOlnONS OR NOTES
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STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
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Review of Plans: ~ (){)-lJ.3 f' C.I1P..()l1::.il, .._____ Dole Compiled: 1/13100
~Developer: ibYtJTc'i, WlfI,T1:/WEI"'J 1='AMIL,'1laNo.. P/l-1(/( Compiled By:
Type of Project: /)T::V 3J OPEN. /j': IJU T"Mh~ -; VIA., 1f\~1?L. Number of Units:
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Location: t,~k .5, /(\1. V;;R iVfJ'A!
WATER DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING:
Contact: _Jiur,fi.~_DI/e:.-__._...-_-_-__.- ___.. Phone: .3B.'1-.5/3.EI.c____ Fax: .::t,[(J.f-&j53~
Note: All Water Services are Subject to the Rules & RegulAtions of the Water Department.
!XSizeofMainAdjacentlheProject: J:JII {I"I' TyTaN IN AllT
~ Approxinlftte Water pressure:....9.D...p:iL Elevation of Water Storage: _1:2 4 q I
o Type, Size, Location, and Distance to Nearest Fire Hydrant:
Vr;p..I\lO "-"
Hydrant Flow @ 20 psi:
)(Pressure Regulator Requited on Customer's Side on the Meter.
o Off.site Water Facilities Required.
o Area Not Served by San Bernardino Municipal Water Department.
o Conunents:
WATER QUALITY CONTROL:
Contact: MN I'tRR1ETPr Phone: 3Klj-.!5/3Cl
~ R.P.P. Backflow D~vice Required at Service Connection. (./)OM E:.5 TIe)
~ouble Check Backflow Device Required at Service Connection. ( I RR.I6:>A-TI 011/ I PI"'/!')
)XBackflow Device to be InsP&ted Before Water Service can be Activated.
o No Backflow Device Required at This Time.
Fax: q f!f.-5...c;:.~.:J ~
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLIINDlJSTRIAL WASTE:
Contact: /)/bJJ e..:Il."'iT/(rl
Phone: .~JlIl-5'::/B.~ Fax: .,3e'l-s.;JS(7
Nole: No Brine Regenerative Water Softeners May be Installed, Unless Holding and Hauling is Provided for the Brine. All Interceptors
will be a 1200 GaUon Capacity with a Sanlple Box Included.
o Industrial Waste P~nnit Required.
o Grease Interceptor Requlred.
o Pre-treatment Requice(1.
o Sand/Oillnterceptor Required.
)(NO Issues at tillS Time.
SEWER CAPACITY INFORMATION:
Contact: !JelL 77kJM:<,EJJ
Phone: ,~f(I./- &yJq.3 Fax: 3Ri./ - 7~J/
Note: Proof of Payment Must be SubnllUed to the Building & Safety Department Prior to Issuance of the Building Penni!.
o No Sewer Capacity Fee Applicable at This Time.
o Sewer Capacity Fee Must Be Paid to the Water Department for
Gallons Per Day, Equivalent Dwelling Units:
o Subject to Recakulation of Fee Prior to the Issuance of Building Pennit.
Breakdown of Estimated Gallons Pt:':r Day:
CITY OF ~f-4 dERNARDINO FIRE Dg.J.\~TMENT.., ..,e,,-, ,'~
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
B Provide one additional set of construction plans to Building and Safety for Fire Department use at time of plan check.
Contact the City of San Bemardino Fire Department at (909) 384-5388 for speciflc detailed requirements.
o The developer .haH provide for adequate fire now. Minimum fire flow requirement. .hall be based on .quare footage, construction feature.. and exposure
infonnation supplied by the devektper and !!U!I! be available Drfor to placing combustible materials on situ.
WATER PURVEYOR FOR FIRE PROTECTION:
o TIle fire protecUon water service for Ihe a.... of Ihls project Is provided by:
-E:j' San Bernardino Munlclflal Water Oepartmern-Englneering (909) 384.5391
o East Valley Water DI.trid-Englneering (909) B88-8986
o Other Water purveyor:
Phone:
!\IBUC FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES:
~ Public fire hydrants are requjred~ ~I~ streets ati~als not to e~C8~ 3~~t f~ ~mercial and multi-residential areas and at intervals not to exceed
-....m SOOfeetforresktendalareas. ......);~\. ~_~c~;., ).":-N IF" "''--;.(''-'1{~~~1
"""" Fire hydrant minimum flow rat.. of 1 ,500 gpm at a 20 pal minimum residual pressure are required for commen:!al and mulll-resldentlal areas. Mininum fIrw
. hydrant flow rates of 1.000 gpon et a 20 pal minimum residual p....ure ere required for ....Identlal a......
A Fire hydrant typo and spoclftc location shall be jointly detennlned by tho City of San Bomardlno Fire Department In conjunction wIIh the water purveyor. FIre
........... hydrant materials and Installation shall confonn to the standards ond spoclllcatlons of the water purveyor.
,1l9., Public nre hydrants. fire llOlVlce.. and public water factlltles necasaary to meet Flra Department requlremants are the developafs finandallOlponalblllly and
, shall be Installed by the water purveyor or by the developer at Ihe wator purveyor's dllClOtlon. Contact the water purveyor Indicated above for addlllooal
information.
ACCESS:
B 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 ell-weather driving sufface of not less than 20 feet of unob-
structed width.
o Extand roadway to wilhln 150 feet of all portion. of the exterior wall of all single slOly buildings.
o . Extend roadway to wllhin 50 feet of Iho extorior wall of all multipiHtory buildings.
'&' Provide "NO PARKING" .Ign. whenever parking of vehicle. would possible reduca Ihe clearance of access roadways to less Ihan the required width. Signs
/'- are to....d "FIRE LANE-NO PARKlNG-M.C. see. is.'&"'.
o Dead-end strosta shall notoxceod SOO feet in length and shall have a minimum 40 foot radius turnaround.
o The names of any new streets (public or privata) shall be .ubmltted to the Fire Department for approval.
SITE:
~ All access road. and snets are to be constructed and usable prior 10 combustible construction.
')'C Private fire hydrants .han be Installed to protecleach bolldlng located more Ihan 150 feet from the curb line. No lire hydrants .hould be within 40 feet of any
, exterior wall. The hydrants shall be WetS",",1 type. wIIh one 2% Inch end 4 Inch outlot, and approvacl by the Fire Department. Areas adjacent to lire
hydrants shall be designated as a "NO PARKING" zono by painting an 8 Inch wldo, red stripe for 15 feet In each dlroction In frontoflho hydrant In such a
maMer lhat n will not be blocked by pal1<ed vehlcl... Lettering to be In white 6" by %".
BUILDINGS:
'1i{r Add.... numorals shall be Installed on the bulldlng at the front or other approved location In such a manner as to be viIlblo from the frontage _. com.
.'~ merclal and multi family address numeral. .hen be 6 inch.. tall. .lngle family add.... numorals shall be 4 Inch.. tall. The color of the numerals ohaI con-
tra.t -.11h the color of the background.
.0. Identify each gas end oIoctric mstar-.11h the number of tho unR R serve..
. Q. FIre extinguishers must be Installed prior to the building being occupied. The minimum rating for any fire extinguisher Is 2A 10BIC. Minimum d_ of
fire extinguishers must be such that no Interior part of the bolldlng Is over 75 feet ltavel dlstanca from a nre mrtIngulsher.
o Apartment hou... wIIh 16 Of more unlta. hotel. (motels: -.1th 20 or more unlta. or apartmonta or hotels (motels) tlvee stories or more In height shall be
, equipped 'Nith automatic fire sprinklers designed to NFPA standard..
~ All buildings. over 5.000 square feet. shall be equipped with an automatic fire sprinker system designed to NFPA standards. This Incfudes existing buildings
'--'- . vacant over 365 days.
/~~_ Submit plans for the fire protection system to the Fire Oeparbnent prior to beginning construction of the system. Pennlt required.
~ 0 Tenant improvements in all sprinklered buildings are to be approved by the Fire Department prior to start of construction. Penntt required.
iProvide nre alann (raqulred throughout). Plans mu.t be approved by the Fire Department prior to start of Installation. PennR required.
Fire Department connection to sprinkl~r s)'Stem/.tandplpe .ystem, shall be required et Fire Departmentspprovacllocation.
.. FlreCodePennltrequlred. ~c~:_ fl~~-t;:.I<c:l'l
Fire Sprinlcler monitoring required. Plans mu.t be ap~roved by Ihe Fira Department prior to the start of construction. PermR required.
Note: The applicant mu.t reqUllSt. In writing. any change. to Fire Department requlraments.
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STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
Development Services/Plan Check Division
Date: September 14,2000
Property address: 632 S. Mt. Vernon GPA 00-03 & CUP 00-16
1. Submit 4 sets of plans, minimum size 18" x 24", drawn to scale. If plan check is for
expeditious review, submit 5 sets. The plans shall include (if applicable):
a. site plan (include address & assessors parcel number)
b. foundation plan
c. Door plan (label use of all areas)
d. elevations
e. electrical, mechanical, & plumbing plans
f. detail sheets (structural)
g. cross section details
h. show compliance with Title 24/Accessibility (disabled access)
i. a plan check deposit fee will be required upon submittal of plans.
Call Development Services (plan check) 909-384-5071 for amount.
2. The title sheet of the plans must specify the occupancy classification, type of construction, if
the building has sprinklers, & the current applicable codes.
3. The person who prepares them must sign the plans. Also, provide the address & phone
number of that person. Some types of occupancies require that the plans are prepared,
stamped, and signed by an architect, engineer, or other person licensed by the State of
California.
4. For structures that must include an engineers design, provide 2 sets of stamped/wet signed
calculations prepared by a licensed architect/engineer.
5. Provide 2 sets of Title 24/Energy compliance forms and calculations. Some compliance
forms are required to be printed on the plans.
6. Submit grading, site, and/or landscape plans to Public Works/Engineering for plan check
approval and permits. For more information, phone 909-384-5111.
7. Fire sprinkler plans, fires suppression system plans, etc., shall be submitted to the Fire
Department for plan check approval and permits. For information, phone 909-384-5388.
8. Signs require a separate submittal to the Planning Division for plan check approval and
permits. For information, phone 909-384-5057.
9. Restaurants, food preparation facilities, and some health related occupancies will require
clearances and approved plans from San Bernardino County Health Department. For
information, phone 909-387-3043.
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offices, food preparation facilities or processing plants, etc. may require approvals and
permits from San Bernardino Water Reclamation. For information, phone 909-384-5141.
11. An air quality permit may be required. Contact South Coast Air Quality Management
Division for information, phone 909-396-2000.
12. State of California Business & Professions Code/Contractors License Law requires that
permits can be issued to licensed contractors or owner-builders (that are doing the work).
Contractors must provide their State license number, a city business registration, and
workers compensation policy carrier & policy number. Owner-builders must provide
proof of ownership.
NOTE: PLAN CHECK TIME ON THESE TYPES OF PROJECTS IS APPROXIMATELY 3-4
WEEKS FOR 1ST CORRECTIONS. EXPEDITIOUS REVIEW IS APPROXIMATELY 10
WORKING DAYS. THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS IS NOT THE BUILDING
PLAN CHECK AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT THE DESIGN AS SUBMITTED WILL BE
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PRO-SW AP-MEET
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
Independently reviewed by:
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITI'EE
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, California 92418
Prepared for
GRESHAM, SA V AGE, NOLAN & TILDEN
600 North Arrowhead Avenue, #300
San Bernardino, California 92401
Preparation assistance by:
TOM DODSON & ASSOCIATES
2150 North Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, California 92405
SEPTEMBER 2000
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Project Description ............................................ 1
Environmental Factors Potentially Affected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
DetermmatlOn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
Evaluation of Environmental Impacts .............................. 7
1. Land Use and Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
2. Population and Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8
3. Earth Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
4. Water............................................... 12
5. Air Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
6. Transportation/Circulation............................... 19
7. Biological Resources ................................... 22
8. Energy and Mineral Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23
9. Hazards............................................. 24
10. Noise............................................... 25
11. Public Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
12. Utilities and Service Systems ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31
13. Aesthetics............................................ 33
14. Cultural Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
15. Recreation ........................................... 35
16. Mandatory Findings of Significance ........................ 36
References .................................................. 37
Mitigation Measures .............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41
List of Appendices ............................................ 41
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The Califumia &viromneotal Quality Act (CEQA) requires the preparation of an Initial Study when a proposed project
must obtain discretionary approval from a govemmental 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 Enviroamenta1lmpact Report (EIR) must be prepared.
I. Project Title: PRO-SW AP-MEET, General Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Application
2. Lead Agency Name: City of San Bernardino Development Services Department
Address: 300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
3. Contact Person: Sylvia Juarez
Phone Number: (909) 384-5057
4. Project Location (AddressINCarest cross-streets):
632 South Mt. Vernon Avenue, across from San Bernardino Valley College, bordered on the west by
Bordwell Avenue, and on the south by Johnston Street. See Figures I and 2, Regional Location and Site
Location, at the end of this Initial Study
5. Project Applicant/Sponsor: Mark A Ostoich
Address: Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden
600 North Arrowhead Avenue., #300
San Bernardino, CA 9240 I
6. General Plan Designation:
The project location is currently assigned a Commercial General (CO-I) land use designatioo. The proposed
project includes an application for a change in land use designation from CO-I to CH, Commercial Heavy. A
copy oftbese two General Plan designations are attached in Appendix I for infonnation regarding the allowable
uses in these two land use categories.
7. Description of Project (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to 1ater phases' of the project,
and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its implementation. Attach additional sheets, if
necessary):
Introduction
The proposed project involves the development of a permanent outdoor swap meet facility at the location of
the fonner Mount Vemon Drive-in. This proposal, being represented by the law firm of Gresham, Savage,
Nolan & Tilden on behalf of Cal-Pacific Realty, provides for development of approximately 19.96 acres of
land in support of the swap meet facility. In order to implement the swap meet proposal, a General Plan
Amendment (OPA) and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), must be approved by the City. The OPA
application requests redesignation of the project site from CO I to CH. The 1atter designation allows a swap
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meet operatioo with approval of a CUP. A CUP application has also been prepared and submitted to the City
of San Bernardino for review and approval. The proposed site plan that aa:ompanies the CUP application
for the swap meet is shown in Figure 3, located at the end oftlus Initial Study.
Proiect Obiectives
The applicant's fundamenta1 objective is to provide a permanent outdoor "swap meet" for the retail and wholesale
sale of goods, including parking, cafeteria and restroom facilities.
The project site was selected beca'Jse it is centrally located within a proven swap meet trade area. The site
is located in close proximity to the local and regional circu1ation systems, providing good access for both
local and regional swap meet commercial patrons. The project site is also adequate in size to support the
proposed project.
The applicant's specific objectives for the proposed project include:
. meeting identified local and regional market demands for retail and wholesale goods,
. upgrading and revitali,,;ng a declining retail area within the City,
. developing the project site in a manner that is respectful of nearby uses,
. increasing employment opportuaities for citizens in the City and in surrounding communities,
. sigaificantly augmcating the City of San Bernardino's tax and business license fee base, and
. ensuring re-development of the project site occurs in accordance with functional and aesthetic standards.
The project site is approximately 920,422 square feet (-21.36 acres) in size. Approximately
265,130 square feet (~.I acres) of the project site will be developed into 521 vendor stalls,
including a vendor parking space within each stall. Approximately 14,000 square feet of the
project site will consist of a central structure housing the administrative office, restrooms and a
cafeteria. Total parking required for the proposed project has been defined as 1,426 spaces. A
total of 1,431 spaces will be provided in three lots for customers and within vendor stalls for
vendors. The configuration of the project is depicted in Figure 3.
The fiIciIity housing the administrative office, cafeteria and lestrooms will be located in the southwestern
portion of the property, outside of the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone for the San Jacinto Fault,
which crosses the property. That portion of the project site devoted to vendor stalls occupies the south
and central portions of the property, so as to maximize convenience of access from all locations. In
addition to the above mentioned t3cilities, the project will include fencing, gates, lighting, ticket booths,
landscaping improvements, and other at grade site improvements such as asphalt and concrete. Entry
gates and ticket booths will be located along the westem boundary of the project site on Bordwell
Avenue, where they will provide access to the vendor area. The Bordwell Avenue entry gates will be
used for aca:ss to the project site by vendors and customers. Entry gates and ticket booths will also be
located along the east.em boundary of the project site on Mt. Vernon Avenue. The Mt. Vernon Avenue
enby gates will be used primarily by customers who require ensite parking within Lot A, Lot B or Lot
C. As shown in Figure 3, the vendor area will be secure and access will be controlled through three
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ticket booths, one on the west (BordweU Avenue), one on the north (Lot C) and one on the east (Lots
A & B). Figure 2 shows a vicinity map within the City of San Bernardino for reference purposes.
Service areas will be simple and efficient in nature and will not interfere visually or physically with the
opeIlIlion of the administrative office/cafeterialrestroom facility. All improvements on the project site
will be constructed in accordance with applicable Development Code standards.
The project site will be enhanced by landscaping as depicted on the full scale Site Plan. I ...ntlscaping
is proposed to consist of shrubs, and trees (a) around the perimeter of the vendor area, (b) along the
portions of Lot C, which fronts Bordwell Avenue, (c) along the portions of Lot B and the main driveway
which fronts the existing Fedco facility and (d) aloag the portions of Lot A which fronts Johnson street
and Mount Vernon Avenue. Additional1andscape features will enhance the Mount Vernon Avenue
frontage of the project site. The parking lots will also be landscaped as set forth in the full scale Site
Plan. AllI~ovI"'""Ping and assoc1ll'...! irrigation systems will be installed in accordance with applicable
Development Code standards.
Initially the swap mect will operate 4 days a week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. As market conditions require, the swap meet may remain open on Thursdays
untilll :00 p.m.
Onsite circulation will be as depicted on the site plan in Figure 3, and will be implemented to ensure the
efficient and safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians to and from the vendor area, and within the vendor
area, to maximize pedestrian convenience and access to individual vendor stalls. In addition, the
following standards will provide for simple and efficient transition from local streets to interior
driveways:
. Onsite pedestrian walkways wiU provide direct, safe and adequate movement
between parking areas and entrances to the vendor area.
. The onsite circulation system will include adequate directional signs for entrances,
exits, parking areas, loading areas and other uses.
. Sight lines for safe automobile I1lOVI211aIt will be kept clear. Screens and structures
will not be located where they would block such sight lines.
. The design and location of entryways into the project site will be such that the
driver has ample time to perceive them when approaching the project site.
Onsite parking will be as depicted in Figure 3. In addition, the following standards will provide
for efficient parking:
. Parking spaces will be oriented to ensure visibility of pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other motorists, while entering, leaving, or circulating within the project site.
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. All aisles, approacl1lanes and turning areas will be clearly marked with directional
arrows and lines necessary to prove for safe traffic movement.
. Handicapped parking will be provided in accordance with applicable Development
Code standards.
Refuse bins, wa11s and fences will be located as depicted in Figure 3.
. Refuse bins will be provided in sufficient number and will be placed in convenient
locations. Such areas will not be used for storage and the premises will be kept in
a neat and orderly condition at all times, and all improvements will be maintained
in a condition of good appearance.
. Wal1s and fencing will be as set forth on the site plan in Figure 3. Existing 3-foot
and 6-foot high concrete block walls located along portions of the south and north
boundaries of the project site will remain in place. The remainder of the vendor
area will be fenced on its western and eastern perimeters utilizing a concrete block
wall covered by climbing ivy or a similar plant material.
Signage identifying the project site will be located and designed to comply with all applicable
Development Code standards. Lighting (including parking areas, pedestrian walkways, graphics
and signage) will be installed for pwposes of safety and security. All site lighting will comply with
applicable Development code standards.
The backbone infrastructure systems that are necessary to serve the site are described below.
. Water Facilities: Water service to the project site will be provided by the San
Bernardino Municipal Water Department. Ten-inch water mains are currently
located along Mount Vernon Avenue. Given the size of these existing water mains
adequate capacity and water pressure will be available for the project site, including
average daily and peak daily use and fire flows. Based on maximum building area,
land use and water consumption factors, it is estimated that the proposed project
will require 100 gallons of water per minute at peak hours. The water system for
the project site will be designed to deliver a minimum of 100 gallons per minute.
This flow is greater than that which is needed to accommodate the domestic water
demands of the proposed project. The placement of hydrants and other fire
suppression facilities/devices will confonn to applicable General Plan standards.
. Wastewater Facilities: The San Bemardino Municipa1 Water Department serves the
project site. This agency is responsible for conveying sewage to regional treatment
plants, providing sewage treattnent and disposing of effluent and solids. Sewer
mains are currently located along Mount Vernon Avenue. The existing sewer mains
are maintained by the City . Wastewater from the proposed project will discharge
from an ensite sewer system into the existing sewer main in Mount Vernon Avenue.
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The wastewater generated by the proposed project will be treated at the City's
sewer treatment plant.
. Stonn Drains: Since the project site has historically been improved with impervious
parking areas, the proposed project will not increase the amount of impermeable
surfaces.
. NlIInral C"".: Natural gas to the project site will be provided by Southern California
Gas Company.
. Electricitv: Electricity to the project site will be provided by Edison laternational.
. Teleohone: Telephone service to the project site will be provided by GTE.
. Grndiruz: The proposed project will not require any change in the topography of the
project site.
. Roadwav ImDrovements: Based on the carrying capacity and existing levels of
service of the streets and intersectiens which will be impacted by vendor and
custaner traffic to and from the project site, the existing circulation system will be
adequate to accommodate the demands of the proposed project.
8. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:
The site is 10cated within an area that has been designated Conunercial Genera1 (CG-I). The area east
of the project site is occupied by the San Bernardino Valley College. The area inunediately west of the
site is also zoned Conunercial General, and further west is a residential area. The area south of the
project site is a residential neighborhood in the City of Colton. The project is situated within the City
of San Bernardino, inunediately adjacent to the boundary between the Cities of San Bernardino and
Colton. The area north of the project site is occupied by the former Fedco Store within the Commercial
Genera11and use designation. Northeasterly of the project site is a residential area.
9. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., pennits, financing approval, or participation agreement):
The project proponent will need to obtain a land use designation change for the approximately 21-acre
project site. The land use designation would need to be altered from Commercial General to Commercial
Heavy by the City of San Bernardino. Additionally, a conditional use pennit (CUP) must be obtained
from the City of San Bernardino, prior to project implementation.
A Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare a Stonn Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be filed
with the California State Water Quality Control Board (SWQCB). In conjunction with this docwnent,
a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System pennit may be obtained, which will ensure that
appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's) are employed ensite. This process will minimize
potential impacts to water quality both during construction and project implementation.
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Environmental Factors Potentially Affected
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact
that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
rf Land Use and Planning r7' TllIIISJlOrl8tion/Circulation rf Public Services
o Population and Housing 0 Biologic:al Resources 0 Utilities and Service Systems
l!!' Geologic:al 0 Energy and Mineral Resources z" Aesthetics
r/ Water 0 Hazards 0 CulturalResources
r;/" Air Quality r/ Noise 0 Recreation
o Mandaloly Findings ofSignifieanc:e
Determination
On the basis of this Initial Study, the City of San Bernardino, Enviromnental Review Conunittee finds:
That the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARA nON will be prepared.
That a1though the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not
be a significant effect in this case beca'lse the mitigation measures described on an Att~Ched sheet
have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARA nON will be prepared.
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That the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
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That aJthough the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant c:fIects (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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1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Will the proposal result 10:
a. A conflict with the land use as designated based on the 0 (!{" 0 0
review of the General Plan Land Use P1anIZoning Districts
Map?
b. Development within an Airport District as identified 10 the 0 0 at' 0
Air Installation ComP.atible Use Zone (AlCUZ) Report and
the Land Use Zoning District Map?
c. Development within Foothill Fire Zones A & B, or C as 0 0 ~ 0
identified on the Land Use Districts Zoning Map?
d. Other? 0 0 0 ~
Substantiation:
la. The project location is currently within a Commercial General (CO-I) area, as designated under the City
General Plan. The proposed use for the project site is not consistent with the Conunercial Geoeralland use
designation, thus, the applicant has requested that, prior to project implementation, the land use designation
be changed to Commercial Heavy, which will allow the proposed swap meet use to be consistent with the
General Plan, with the approval of a conditional use permit (CUP). The Commercial Geoeral designation is,
". . . intended to provide for the contiaued use, enhancement, and new development of retail, personal service,
entertainment, office and related commercial uses along major transportation corridors and intersections to
service the IIlleds of the resitlent..; reiaforcing existing commercial corridors and centers and establishing new
locations as residential growth occurs" (City of San Bernardino Development Code). A Conunercial Heavy
district "is intPntlM to acaxnmodate autanobile and truck sales and repair facilities, lumberyards, and related
hardware sales, plant nurseries, light industria1 manufacturing and storage facilities, and similar uses requiring
extensive outdoor or indoor space for their sales, service, and/or storage, excluding neighborhood commercial
uses" (City of San Bernardino Development Code). The proposed swap meet clearly falls within the genera1
intent for the Commercial Heavy land use designation, as it requires extensive outdoor space for sales and
functioning.
The mitigation identified to prevent 1oconsistencies between the project and the existing General Plan land use
designations is as follows:
I.LI Prior lo the approval of the proposed project, a change in the Gonenl Plan land.... designation must he approved by
the Oty of San IIeroArdIno. The land .... deslgnatlon....n he changed from Commerclal Gonenllo Commercial Heavy,
and a ooodlllnn.l.... pennit for the JlI1IIlClSed swaJHlll'l't usage must he obtained by the project applicant hefore project
hnplementation occurs.
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lb. The project site is not iocatl:d in any airport district as verified by the existing General Plan land use map. The
nearest airport, San Bernardino International Airport, is approximately four milcs to the east. Thus, there is
no potential for any adverse impact to occur relating to this issue. No mitigatioa is required.
Ic. The project is not located in any Foothill Fire Zone. The project is located several milcs south of the Foothill
Fire zone. Thus, there is no potential for any adverse impact to occur relating to this issue. No mitigation is
required.
Id. Not applicable.
References
1. City of San Bernardino. 1989. GeneralPIan.
2. City of San Bernardino. 1989. General Plan Environmentallrnpoct Report.
3. City of San Bcmardino. 1991. DevelopmenlCode.
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a. Remove existing housing (including affordable housing) as
verified by a site survey/evaluation?
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Substantiation:
2a. The project will not result in the removal of any existing housing. The project was a former drive-in movie
theater and no housing exists on-site. There is no impact relating to this issue. No mitigation is required.
2b. The proposed project will not create a significant increase in the demand for additional housing. The
proposed project will result in the creation of up to 600 jobs by providing for 521 veador sites within the
project area. Most of these jobs are typically part-time and/or seasonal positions. Typically, people
working in San Bernardino reside in the general area, which includes the cities of San Bernardino,
Highland, R..nlAnds, Lorna Linda, and Grand Terrace. Presently these areas have a large stock of existing
housing available. The most recent "Inland Empire Quarterly Economic Report (April 2000) indicates that
a total of 16,635 residential units were sold in the Inland Empire during the fourth quarter of 1999. The
annual housing rate of home sales in 1999 was approximately 66,000 units. An additional 600 employees
would have access to thousands of units, new or old, based on the latest review of house availability in the
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area. While this project will generate a small additional demand for housing 10 the lnland Empire, the data
clearly iadicates that such housing is and will be available at reasonable prices. Based co these data, it is
concluded that the number of new employees is not su:lIi.cient to cre:ale a significant demand for housing 10
the project area. No significant adverse impact to housing demand or resources is forecast to occur and 110
mitigatico is required.
2c. The proposed project is a retail-like operation that will re-develop a former commercial (drive-1o movie
theater) property and provide the existing community with an additional optico for the purchase and
exchange of goods at both the wholesale and retail level. The project is not forecast to induce growth 10
any direct manner. There is a slight potential for new employment opportunities to generate growth 10 the
area, however this is forecast to be a less than significant impact s10ce the available housing within the City
of San Bernardino is more than adequate to accommodate the limited growth that could be associ,u..n with
600 new jobs 10 the lnland Empire region which currently sustains more than 1,000,000 jobs.
The proposed site is situated within the developed portion of the city of San Bernardino. The site is
presently served with all forms of infrastructure (roads, sewers, water, utilities, etc.). Development of the
project can be considered infill (re-development) which has no potentia1 to contribute to local or regional
growth. Given these facts, it is concluded this project has 110 potentia1 to induce significant growth, either
through the extension of existing infrastructure into an undeveloped area or due to the absolute number of
new jobs. No significant growth impact is forecast to occur. The impact is less than significant. No
mitigation is required.
Re(erence3
1. City of San Bernardino. 1989. am.....IPI4n.
2. City of San Bernardino. 1989. G........I Plan Environmental Impact Report.
3. San Bernardino Association ofGovemments. 2000. Inland Empire Quarterly Economic Report.
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a. Earth movement (cut and/or fill) on slopes of 15% or more Q Q ~ Q
based on information contained in the Preliminary Project
Description Form No. D?
b. Development and/or grading on a slope greater than 15% Q Q B" 0
natural grade based on review of General Plan HMOD
map?
c. Erosion, dust or unstable soil conditions from excavation, Q Q ~ Q
grading or other construction activities?
d. Development within the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone Q ~ Q Q
as defined in Section 12.0-Geologic & Seismic, Figure 47,
of the City's General Plan?
e. Modification of any unique geologic or physical feature Q Q ~ Q
based on field review?
f. Development within areas defined as having high potential Q Q cg/ Q
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 river based on a field Q Q [3"" Q
review or review of USGS Topographic Map (Name)_?
h. Development within an area subject to landslides, Q Q lOY' Q
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 liquefaction as Q Q ~ Q
shown in Section 12.0-Geologic & Seismic, Figure 48, of
the City's General Plan?
j. Other? Q Q Q ~
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Substantiation:
3a-b. Due to the site's previous development, it will not require any substantial amount of earth-moving or grading
activities. The project site is relatively flat with slopes of less than 2 percent. As such, this project has no
potenIial to resu1t in earth movement on slopes that exceed 15 percent. No adverse impact due to steep slopes
and related earth movement can occur given the nature of the project. No mitigation is required.
3c & f. The site is not located within areas identified as having a high potential for wind or water erosion of soil.
(Figure 53 of the City's General Plan). In the long-term the proposed project will have little or no potential
to generate dust or to increase erosion. This is based on the fact that the site will be hard surfaced (paving,
hard-pack or buildings) or landscaped. Drainage facilities will be constructed to carry storm water from the
site to existing storm drains which currently serve the area. In the short tenD, construction activities have the
poteIItia1 to generate dust from the erosion of exposed soil during storm events. These issues are evaluated in
Section 5, Air Quality and Section 4, Water, of this Initial Study.
3.d Based on a review of Figure 47 of the City's General Plan, it was determined that the project site is crossed
by the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone associated with the San Jacinto Fault. In its original design, the
proposed building housing the cafi:teria, lestllloms and administrative offices was located within the boundaries
of the Zone on the property. After discovering this potential geologic hazard, the building was relocated from
the ceoter of the project site to its current location at the southwest edge of the project site, as shown in Figure
3 of this document. As a result, the potential hazards associated with development within such a zone have
been eliminated. However, due to the high potential for seismic shaking associated with a major earthquake:
a10ng the San Jacinto Fault, the following mitigation measure will be implemented to ensure that no signifciant
adverse impacts result from occupying the building proposed as part of this project:
3.d.1 The City shall review and approve a Geotechnical Investigation of the site prepared by a licensed
p_hnl(-,I prol'et....n'\L 'I11is Iludy sbaIl identify specific standards that must be met to ensure that any
structures that will be occupied by bumans ..ill be able to ..ithstand seismic and unstable earth hazards
and auure that the unstable earth conditions that may exist at the site do not cause any significant safety
hazards for future human occupants of IUch structures. This a safety based performance standard, not
a functional based standard. The recommendations of the Iludy shall be incorporated into the grading
and building plans approved by the City for this project.
3e. When developed the site will be a paved area, with a single 14,000 square foot facility. The project has been
previously developed and utilized as a drive-in movie theater. No unique geologic or physical features occur
on the project site based on field review, and the proposed project has no potential to disturb any unique
geological or physical features. No mitigation is required.
3g. Based on a field review, the site has been previously developed and there are no stream channels, creeks, or
rivers 10cated on the property. The proposed project has no potential to alter such features in any way. The
project site is shom1 on the USGS San Bernardino South quadrangle. No watercourses are shown on this map
on the property, and none presently occur on or near the project site. No adverse impacts to any channel can
occur. No mitigation is required.
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3h & 1. According to the Technical Background Report for the City of San Bernardino General Plan Update, the site
is not located in any area that is susceptible to either landslides or mudslides. According to Figure 72 of the
Technical Background Report, the project is located in an area that has a low potentia1 for susceptibility to
liquefaction hazards. The same report also locates the same site in an area that has a moderate to high
suscqrtibility to liquefaction hazards in Figure 77. According to Figure 80 of the same report, the project is
located withia an area with a relatively high potential for subsidence. To ensure that potentia1 impacts
associated with unstable earth conditions are mitigated to a nonsignificant level of hazard, the City will
implement mitigation measures 3.d.1
3j. No other impacts are forecasted and no mitigation is required.
References
I. Bortugno, EJ. and Spittlcr, T.E. 1986. Gwlogic Map oflhe San BemtI1'dino Quadrangk. Map No. 3A (Geology), Scak 1 :1$0,000
2. City of San Bemardino. 1989. GcncraIPImr.
3. City of San Bernardino. 1989. Gen.....1 Plan Environmental Impocl Report
4. City of San Bernardino. 1988. General Plan Update Technical Background Report
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4. WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate (J (J ~ (J
and amount of surface runoff due to impermeable surfaces
that cannot be mitigated by Public Works Standard
Requirements to contaia and convey ruaoff to approved
storm drain based on review of the proposed site plan?
b. Significant alteration in the course or flow of flood waters (J 0 ~ 0
based on consultation with Public Works staff!
c. Discharge into surface waters or any alteration of surface (J ~ (J (J
water quality based on requirements of Public Works to
have runoff directed to approved stonn drains?
d. Changes in the quantity or quality of groundwater? (J (J (3"" (J
e. Exposure of people or property to flood hazards as (J (J IiY" (J
identified in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's
Flood Insurance Rate Map, Conununity Panel Number
~ and Section 16.0-Flooding, Figure 62, of the City's
General Plan?
f. Other? (J (J (J ~
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Substantiation:
4a. The project site has previously been compacted and paved with concrete and/or asphalt. The project site is
already impervious from prior use as a drive-in theater. Thc swap-meet usage, which will repair or re-pave
portions of the project area, is not forecast to have any measurablc impact on runoff from the project area.
Impacts are forecast to be Icss than significant and no mitigation is required.
4b. The proposed project will not result in any significant impact to the course or flow of flood waters.. The site
is a1ready entirely compacted or paved, SO no additional impervious surface area will be created. The stann
water from the site, following pmject implementation, will be conveyed to a City stann drain and then into the
regional flood control chanael near the project site, Lytic Creek. The City's Public Works Department will
review and approve the final drainage plans prepared for the project and ensure that the system designed to
convey flows from the site will not result in any adverse impact to the existing drainage system or an:as
downstream. No further mitigation is required.
4c. Since the project site is already impervious, thcre will not be any significant change in surface water flows.
Thc proposed project has a potential to dischargc pollutants into surface runoff with associatcc\ degradation
of surface water quality both during construction and after operations are initiated. In the short tenn,
construction activitics have the potential to degrade water quality by the erosion of exposed, disturbed soil, or
by accitlP.nml re1casc of toxic materia1s used during construction. The County of Riverside has adopted a very
clearly stated set ofbest management practices dcsigned to control dischargcs of pollution that could cause a
significant adverse impact to surface water quality. Thc document ("Supplement A to the Riverside County
Drainage Area Management Plans," and "Attachment to Supplement A J defines best management practices
that when applied to this project will ensure that no significant erosion and sedimentation, nor other water
quality degrading impacts will occur from implcrnoutiug the proposed project. A tablc is attached and included
as Appendix 2 to this document that summarizes the information contained in the Attachment to Supplement
A. To ensure a less than significant levcl of impact is achieved during construction of the proposed project,
the following measures will be implemented.
4.<.1 The project propoaont shAD..Ject best m.nAgement pnctlc:eo from tbe Supp......nt A A_nt Ib.t ocblovel . 60";'
pelUDt reductiou In poUu...... JItDOI'Illod OIl Ibe project. during aJDItructioD fOl'suspended oedbont, oS)'ll"n demand,
tr.ce metals oud -ria, .nd . 20% reduction In mta1 pbosphorus ..... mta1 nitrogen. These _...... will be
IDtegnlod into Ibe..-- Stomt WAter PoDutlon Prnentlon P.... (SWPPp) Ib.t must be prepared fOl'tbIII project
In .cconl.nee wltb CUITOnt DOn-point IOU"" (N.tIonAl PoDutant DIoebo... EJimID.tIon ~ (NPDES) ponnittiDll
procedu..... The construction SWPPP SbAD be provided to Ibe aty fOl' ...vIew .00 .pprov.1 prior to 1DIt1.tIDll
construction at the site.
4.<.2 The SWPPP p...p....d for tbe project sUe sb.D Include a spill response program for .ccldental ....lease of w.ter
pollutants during construction tb.t sb.11, .t a minimum, meet Ibe following performouee stoudanls: adequate
resoun:es sbaII be maintained on tbe site by Ibe contractor to control ouy ....Iease of pollutouts; If a spill occun, tbe
pollutant sb.1I fint be contAIned, second tbe spill sball be ....ported to appropri.te .utborities, tbIn1 the pollutant
contaminated m.terial (solI, w.ter, ele.) sball be colIected In proper containen, fourth Ibe pollut.nt contaminated
materi.1 sban be dellve....d to a facility ..Itb the cap.blllty to treat or dispose of the cootamln.ted material In
accordance with existing laws and reguIatlollllD place lit the time or the accidental spill; fifth the .rea contamin.ted
by Ibe spill sb.1I be cle.ned (....medi.ted) to b.ckground conditions, or .Itemadvely to a level tb.t meets the
requirements or existing Ia..s oud regulations at the time or the clean-up oud tbat does DOt leave any resIdual Ib.....t
to bum.ns or tbe envIronment in wblcb the spill occurs.
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The potential for long-tenn surface water pollution must also be controlled by the implementation of BMP' s
that must be inco."",.aed into an industria1 SWPPP and a Business Plan that must be prepared and submitted
to the City for use in responding to an accidental release of hazardous or toxic material being stored and/or
used co the project site. Attachment to Supplement A addresses the potential for non-point source releases of
pollutants into suriiIa: runoff from general activities. Low levels of petroleum products, fertilizers, and other
materials can be produced from an urbanized, landscaped site such as that proposed by the project. The
industria1 Swppp prepared for this project shall achieve a 60% reduction in any pollutants generated co the
project site, by capturing surface runoff and processing it through a "first flush" filter/treatment unit co the
property or a comparable alternative process. The following mitigation measure will be implemented to meet
this performance standard.
4.<.3 Tbe proJecl..~tlbaD- bestlllllll.gement pn_ from the Snpp......nt A Attacbment lII.t acbinoIaa 60%
permit ~ In poDutanls genentod on the project lite during IntennodaJ facility oponllona. n-.......... wW
...In......tod Into the lnduslrlaJ Stonn W..... Pollution ProveDtIon Plan (swpPP) th.t must... propand for tbII project
In .cconlanc:e with curnnt non-poInt ........ (N.tIonaI PoDutant Dllcbargo EJlmIn.tIon System (NPDES) ponnIttIng
JII'O"'lIuna. Tbe conslnIClion SWPPP lbaD... porided to lIIe city for _ .nd .pproval prior to Inltlallng___
.t the lite.
The Business Plan typically incorporates a Spill Prevention Control and Countenneasures Plan (SPCCP) that
defines the steps that will be taken by the owner/operator to control, minimize, or prevent spills ofbazardous
or toxic materials; what respoases will be taken to remediate the adverse consequences of any accidental spills
and how any contaminated materials will be managed once collected for treatment and disposal. The following
mitigation measure ensures that the effects of any accidental spills are managed to achieve a nonsignificant
level of adverse impact.
4.0.4 The BusIn_ Plan prepand for project openlions Iballlndlcate bow the oponlion wID baadle aD spills or leakage of
baardous or tmic materials during openlion.' activities. Tbe Plan sbaD .Iso define ...... sueb spills wID ... remedlatod
In compUance wltb .ppllcable state .nd local regulalions regarding c1e.nup and disposal of the contamlnaat releued.
The contamln.tod ...ute sb.n ... collected aad d~ of.t an .pproprlately licensed dis_1 or tre.tment facility.
Implementation of these measures outlined above can ensure that potentially significant impacts to surface
water quality will be controlled to ensure that construction and operation activities do not cause a significant
level of water quality impact.
4d. The proposed project will not result in any impacts to the quantity or quality of groundwater in the area. The
project site is currenl\y compacted and paved and does not serve as an area of groundwater recharge. Further,
the measures outlined to control surface water quality under item 4.c. ensure that no significant degradation
of groundwater quality will result from surface water percolation downstreiun. The proposed project will be
connected to the City of San Bernardino's water supply system, and all impacts associated with meeting the
City's demands have already had environmental impacts previously addressed. The project will not require
a water supply that will result in the exceedance of the City's water supply capacity. Thus, no impact is
forecast to occur, and no mitigation is required.
4e. The proposed project will not expose any people or property to flood hazards, and the project site is not located
within an area prone to flooding as identified on FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map or in the technical
background report for the City of San Bernardino's General Plan. Review and approval of grading, site
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development, and drainage plans by the City are coasidered adequate to minimize potentia1 impacts to a less
than significant level. There is no impact and no further mitigation is required.
4f. Not applicable.
References
J. City of San Bernardino. 1989. Final EnvironmenlDlImpact Report, City olSon Bernardino General PImr.
2. City of San Bernardino. 1989. G_ral P/mr.
3. City of San Bernardino. 1988. City olSon &miJrrlino General PImr UpdDte. Technical Background Report.
4. Riverside County. 1994. Supplement A to 1M Riverside COWIty Drainage Area Management Pions &; .............. to ~ A
5. Santa Ana RiverRegiooa1 Watet Quality Control Bootd 1995. WaterQrlality COIItrol PImr.
a. Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing
or projected air quality violation based on the thresholds in
the SCAQMD's "CEQA Air Quality Handbook"?
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5. AIR QUALITY. Will the proposal:
b. Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants?
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c. Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any
change in climate?
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cY
o
d. Create objectionable odors based on information contained
in the Preliminary Environmental Description Form?
o
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cY'
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Substantiation:
5a. An Air Quality Analysis was conducted by LSA Associates, Inc., and the following discussion summarizes the
findings """"'in...! in the teclmical study. The implen....a..tioo of the proposed project bas the potentia1 to cause
both significant construction and long-term operational impacts.
The proposed project may have a significant short-term impact on PM" emissions during construction. The
South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD) threshold for peak grading day total emissions
is 150 pounds per day during construction. The project is forecast to generate 246 pounds per day during
construction after the implementation of standard control measures required by SCAQMD under Rules 403
of the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP). This estimate is for peak grading operations where five acres
of the site would be under construction with two dozers, each working eight hours a day, together with other
equipment. On a typical average grading day, it is estimated that only 60 percent of the workload, or
proportionally the air pollutant emissions, would be emitted. The PM.. emissions during an average grading
day would be much smaller than those of peak grading days, and wonld be below the 150 pounds per day
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thresboId wi1h proper mitigation. Mitigation is proposed below to reduce construction air emissions to a level
below the SCAQMD thresholds.
The 1oog-term emissions as~"'M wi1h the proposed land use for the project site include areas sources re1ated
to the consumption of natural gas and electricity. Also, mobile sources from vehicles traveling in and out of
the project area emit pollutants. The area and mobile source emissions for the proposed project were calcu1ated
using the URBEMlS 7G model, and all emissions except for NO, arc below the SCAQMD project threshold
value. The NO, threshold established by SCAQMD is 55 pounds per day, and the projected quantity to be
produced as a n:su1t of the project is 84.12 pounds per day. There arc feasible mitigation measures available
to reduce the NO,emissions associated with vehicle trips at the present time. T'hcsc measures arc outIincd
below and the applicant will be required to conunit to implement a su:lIi.cient number of these measures to
reduce operational NO, emissions below the Handbook threshold of 55 lbs per day. The COI1IIIICI'Cial use of
the project site is identified in the City's General Plan, and therefore, is considered consistent with the AQMP.
A nwnber of individual projects in the general vicinity of the San Bernardino area may be under construction
simuJtaneous\y wi1h the proposed project. Depending on construction schedules and actual implementation of
projects in the area, generation of fugitive dust and pollutant emissions during construction may resuh in
substantial short-term increases 10 air pollutants. If the proposed project emissions exceed the threshold, then
this project's emissions could be considered to contribute to short-term cumulative air quality impacts.
Currently, the basin is in non-attainment for ozone, carbon monoxide, and PM". Construction of the proposed
project, in conjunction with other planned developments within the cumulative study area and the subregion,
would contribute to the existing non-attainment status. The growth assumptions used to detennine future
base1ine conditions in the 1997 AQMP included the utilization of the project site for conuncrcial uses, which
arc curn:mIy not in operation; however, development results in additional emissions, which must be offset by
control strategies outlined in the 1997 AQMP. Thus, the control strategies outlined in the 1997 AQMP arc
to be adequately implemented, or the proposed project would exacerllate non-attainment of air quality standards
within the subregion and Basin. Since this project will fully conform with requirements within the AQMP, it
will be consistent with this AQMP and, therefore, is not considered to contribute to cumulative significant
adverse air quality impacts.
The following mitigation measures are proposed to help air quality related impacts.
5.LI The project will comply with regional rules .uch u SCAQMD Rules 403 and 402 which would a..I.t iD redudq
.hort-term air pollutant emlsslonL Rule 403 requires that fugitive du.t be controlled with be.t avallahle CODtroI
measu.... 10 that the preseace of such dust does not remaID vI.lble ID the atmosphere beyond the property tine of the
emlllion source. Rule 402 requires du.t .uppres.lon tedmlques to be Implemented to prevent fugitive du.t from
creating a nuisance off-.ite. These dust .uppres.lon techniques are .ummarized below.
. Portions of the ClIIIItruction site to remain IDactive longer than a period of three month. .hAII be seeded
and watered until grail cover Is grown or otherwise .tablllzed ID a manner acceptable to the City.
. All active portion. of the con.tructlon .Ite .hall be watered to prevent exces.lve amounts of du.t.
. On-slte vehicle .peed .hAII be UmIted to 15 mpb.
. All on-.lte road. .hall be paved u lOOn u fea.ible or watered periodicAlly or chemically .tabUlzed.
. All material excavated or graded .hall be .ufficlently watered to prevent exces.ive amounts of dust.
Watering, with complete coverage, .hall occur at leut twice dAily, preferably iD the late morning and
aner work Is done for the day.
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. AD cIearIq, llJ'IICUDI, eardllIIlWiD& or escavatlOD .ctlvltIes .baD _ duriD& period of blah wlDdo (L...
greater than 2S mpb .venged over ODe bour) or duriD& Stage 1 or Stage 2 epllOdes.
. All m.terial tran.ported off-slte .ball be eltber .ufficlently w.tered or ICC1I....Jy covered to prevent
excessive amounts of dUIt.
. The.rea diJturbed by clearing, grading, earth moving, or ncav.tlon operation. .baD be miDImlzed .t
aD time..
. AddltioDally. 1lde 24 of the CallfoJ'llia Code ofReguI.tIon. .baD be Implemented to COD...rve energy and
to red..... emiI....... ........ted with _rgy IOUrees. TbeIe meuures IDdude we of ooI.r or low emluioD
w.ter be.ten to be uoed with combined .paulw.ter heater UDitJ, dOllble-paned glHI or wlDdow
t.....tment for eDergy COD...rv.tlon ID all nterior wiDdowl, and bulldllll UDitl .baD be oriented
north/lOuth wbe.... fea.ibl..
5.0.2 The CODJtnlclioD CODtnctor .b.1I ...Ied tbe con.tnactlon equipment uoed OD-slte bued OD low emiJlioD f.cton and
high _rgy eflideDcy. The CODJtnlclioD CODtnctor obaII en.u.... th.t con.tnactlon gradllll plaDJ IDdude . .tatemeDt
th.I.1I con.tnactlon .quipment will be tuned .nd m.intain.d In .ccord.nce wltb manuf.cto....r.. .pedllcatlo....
5.0.3 ne con.tnaction contractor .baD utilize electric or n.turalgu powered equipment In neu of g.lOllDe or diesel
powered eagiDes, wbe.... fe..lbl..
5.0.4 The CODItnu:IIon contractor .b.n en.u....lb.t CODJtnactlOD gradllll plUllDdude . .tatemODt th.t work crew. will
.but off eqnlpment wben Dol ID Ule. Dorilll .mag ...lOn (May thl'Olllh October), the overall leDgtb of the
con.tnactlOD period .bould be ntended, the....by docrea.IIII the .ize of tbe .rea p....p.red eacb d.y. to mlDimize
vebides .nd equipm.nl operatilll .1 the ..m. tim..
5.0.5 The con'lnactlon conlractor .b.n tIm. the con'lnactlon .ctlvltles 10 u DOl to Interf..... with peak bOllr traffic and
10 u to minim.... obstnaclioD oftbrougb tnmc.... .dj.cent to tbe .Ite; If nocos..ry, . lIagpenon .b.1I be ....talned
to m.lnt.in .afety .dj.cent to exlsllng roadW.YL
5.0.6 ne con.tnactlon conlractor .b.1I .upport .nd encourage ride-sb.rilll .nd tran.lllDcentives for the con'lnaction
crew.
5.0.7 ne COD.tnactlon contractor .b.n utilize .. much u ......Ible precoatedln.tunl colored building m.teriall, w.ter
b..ed or low VOC co.tiDg, and coatllll tran.fer or .pray equipment wltb blgh lnn.fer efficiency, .uch u bIgb
volume low preuu.... (IlVIJ') apray method, or mlDulll coatilll' .pplicatlon .ucb .. paint brwb, b.nd roller, trowel,
. spatula, dauber, ng, or .ponge.
5.0.8 To reduce _nactlon p.rticul.te eml.sionl, tb. developer sballlmplement ODe or. comblD.tlOD of tbe IDOUUres
outlined below to achieve I 40-/. reduction in such emll.ioDI on those pelk CODltructioD days:
red..... the mulmum are. of .ctlve con.lnactlon by 40% (to Ibroe .cres per d.y) on d.Y' of peak con'lructlon
.ctivity to ....duce p.rticul.te emissions below tbe 150 Ibld.y thresbold.
Identity .dditlonal me..ures th.1 can be Impl.m.nted on peak operatllll d.Y' to .chlev. . 40% reduction ID
fugitive du.t eml..ionL
Porcb.... PM.. offsetl for tbe period of time th.t constnactlon gradlllll. beillllmplemented.
5.0.9 To reduce operatllll NO, emlssloDl, tbe developer sbaD Implement one or. combln.tion of tbe meuures outllDed
below to .cbleve . 35% ....duction In sucb emissions durilll d.y. of operations:
PnMde .ub.tantl.tillllramc and veblde miles traveled d.ta to demon.trate tb.t operatlOD of the .w.p meel
will DOt IDc...... total emilslon.1D the Basin slDce trips .nd vmt will be ....duced .t or to otber location. wlthlD
tbe Ba.ln by implementilll tbis .w.p meet operation.
Implement. verill.ble ridesb..... program tb.t will ....duce vmt by an .mount to .cbieve . 35% redUctlOD ID
NOs emilsioDL .
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Purchue NO, emissiqn offsets for those emissions in excess of55lhs, Le. estimated to he 29.121hs per day on
days of opentioD.
The measures outlined above are capable of reducing air pollutioo emissions from the proposed project to a
level that fall below the SCAQMD's thresholds of significance.
5b. With imp1emenlation of the measures outlined under 5.a above, the proposed project is not forecast to expose
seositivc receptors to air pollutant emissions above the air emissioo thresholds set by the SCAQMD for PM..
and NO,. All other emissions are less than the thresholds established by the SCAQMD in the ''CEQA Air
Quality Handbook" for the South Coast Air Basin without mitigatioo. The thresholds and the forecasted
project related impacts are shown in the attached tables of the document included as Appendix 3, and the
mitigation identified under 5a will reduce impacts to the maximwn extent feasible.
5c. The proposed project has no potentia1 to cause any measurable climatic change. There is no impact and no
mitigation is required.
5d. The proposed project does not coasist of operatioos that can cause any objectionable odors to be generated that
can be measured. Impacts are forecast to be less than significant and no mitigatioo is required.
References
1. City of San Bernardino. 1989. Final EnvironmenlDl Impact Repor~ City olSan Bemardino General Plan.
2. CityofSanBemardino. 1989. GeneraIPIan.
3. South Coos! Air Quality Management District 1993. CEQA Air Quality Handbook.
4. Southcm California Association ofOovemments. 1998. Regional Comp...hensive Plan and Guide.
4. LSA Associates. 4/18/00 J'ro.Swap Meet Air Quality Analysis.
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6. TRANSPORT A TION/CIRCULA nON. Could the proposal
rcsult in:
a. A significant 10crease 10 traffic volumes on the roadways or Cl [3"" Cl Cl
intersectiOllS or an increase that is significantly greater than
the land use designated on the General Plan?
b. Alteration of present patterns of circulation? Cl Cl uY' Cl
c. A disjoiated pattern of roadway improvements? Cl Cl ~ Cl
d. Impact to rail or air traffic? Cl Cl Cl tY'
e. Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site based on the Cl Cl ~ Cl
requirements 10 Chapter 19.24 of the Development Code?
f. Increased safety hazards to vehicles, bicyclists or Cl Cl GF' Cl
pedestri ?
ans.
g. Conflict with adopted policies supporting alternative Cl Cl ~ Cl
transportation?
h. Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? Cl Cl ~ Cl
1. Other? Cl Cl Cl ~
Substantiation:
6a. The traffic data summarized 10 this section is based on a Traffic Study prepared by LSA, Inc. and a copy of
this study is available at the Development Department office on the third floor of City Hall, 300 North "D"
Street, San Bcmardino, California. At buildout, the proposed project is estimated to generate 678 vehicular
trips duringthepcakhour of generator (10:00 to 11:00 a.m.). This volume is below the 1,000 peak hour trip
threshold for n:lai1 uses established by San Bernardino County Congestion Management Program (CMP) for
preparation of a CMP traffic impact analysis. Therefore, the proposed project is not subject to the
requirements of the CMP. However, at the request of the City Traffic Engineer, an impact analysis was
prepared according to CMP criteria. A summary of impacts follows based on this traffic analysis.
Roadway operaIioos and the relationship between capacity and traffic volumes are generally expressed 10 terms
of levels of service. These levels recognize that, wbile an absolute limit exists as to the amount of traffic
traveling through a given intersection (the absolute capacity), the coaditiOllS that motorists experience rapidly
deteriorate as the traffic approaches the absolute capacity. Under such conditions, congestion is experienced.
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The City of San Bernardino defines the minimum service capability for an intersection based on the 1997
Highway Capacity Manual's definitions of levels of service. The minimum acceptable level of service
threshold criteria for intersections is defined as Level of Service (LOS) D. The LOS D threshold for an
unsignalized intersection may result in an average delay of 25-35 seconds per vehicle, and a sipli71'1l
intersection average delay of 35-55 seconds per vehicle. The imp1en...u>on of the proposed project may resu1t
in an intersection LOS D for the project access intersection with Mouat Vernon Avenue under current (year
2000) conditions. Increased traddic is expected to occur through the year 2010. Using projected traffic
volumes as defined in the traffic analysis report conducted by LSA, the project may result in a WS F (a less
than acceptable level of service for the project accessIMount Vernoa Avenue intersection). Improvement of
operations to WS D or better would require oipli7Mitw1 of this 1ocatioo. This intersection will have su:lIi.cient
approach volumes to warrant signalization under both the year 2000 and year 2010 conditions. However, it
should be noted that the level of service analysis indicates that this intersection will operate at satisfactory
levels of service with stop sign control under existing plus project conditions. Therefore, it is recommended
that this location be monitored and at such time that the intersection operates at unsatisfactory levels of service
with stop sign control, consideration will be given to signalizing this location.
Also, to improve traffic operations in the project vicinity, the project access on Mouat Vernon Avenue will be
aligned with College Drive.
Based on the intersection turn volumes collected for analysis, all analyzed intersections are currently operating
within satisfactory standards. A sight distance analysis was perfonned for the intersection of Bordwell
A venueIMill Street. The analysis indicates that the available sight distance along Mill Street from Bordwell
Avenue exceeds City criteria.
Mitigation is proposed below to reduce impacts to a less than significant impact.
6.Ll TraIlk: ____ of cbo Mount Vemoo A_utIProject Accea location sholl be monitored bi-tmoually, aod at such limo
tbat tb. Iotenectlon operates at an u....t1sfactory level of ..nice wllb stop sigo control, cbo project proponent sholl
_tribute bisIber fair sh.... _...... cbo sigDalizatloo of said Iotenectloo. At lb. time of signallutioo, CODIideratloo shan
be given to removlog the pedestrian ligDaI at the Iotenectlon of Mouat Vernon Avenue ODd Jobostoo Street, ..
pedestrian croosIDgs could be ac:commodated at lb. ..... slgollilled Iocatloo.
6b. The proposed project will not result in a significant alteration in existing circulation patterns. Generally the
same circulation pattern will exist, with the addition of the project access location onto Mount Vernon Avenue,
which will be aligned with College Drive. This aligmnent will reduce any impacts re1ated to changes in
circulation patterns to a less than significant level. No mitigation is required.
6c. A disjointed pattern of roadway improvements will not be created by the proposed project. The project will
merely allow for entrance and egress of vehicular traffic to the project site. No impact is forecast and no
mitigation is required.
6d. There is no impact to rail or air traffic as a result of this project. No mitigation is required.
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00. Total parking required for the proposed project is 1,426 spaces. A total of 1,431 spaces will be provided 10
three lots fur custaners and within vendor stalls for vendors. No adverse parking impact is forecast to occur,
and no mitigation is required.
6f. The proposed project will not result 10 any 1ocrea5e 10 safety risks to vehicular, pedestrian, or bicycle traffic.
No impact is forecast and DO mitigation is required.
6g. The proposed project will not result 10 any conflict with adopted policies regarding alternative transportation
methods. The area is current1y served by nearby bus routes. No impact will occur and 110 mitigation 10
necessary.
6h. The project will not result 10 any significant impact to emergency access or 10 access to nearby uses. The
project, with the mitigation proposed UDder the discussion of 680 will not result 10 a LOS below the city
standard LOS D, so impacts are forecast to be less than significant and 110 additional mitigation is required.
6i. Not applicable.
References
1. City of San BemanIino. 1989. Final E".ironmentallmpact Report. City olSon Bernardino General Pion.
2. City of San BemanIino. 1989. General Pion.
3. City of San BemanIino. 1988. City olSon Bernardino General Pion Update, Technical Background &port.
4. LSA Associa..... 3f27/OO Pro-Swap Meet Trofficlmpact Analysis.
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7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Could the proposal resuh in:
a. Development within the Biological Resources Management Q Q Q ~
Overlay, as identified in Section IO.O-Natura1 Resources,
Figure 41, of the City's Genera1 Plan?
b. Impacts to endangered, thre~t""ed or rare species or their Q Q Q ~
habitat (including, but not limited to, plants, mammals, fish,
insects and birds)?
c. Impacts to the wildlife disbursal or migration corridors? Q Q Q ~
d. Impacts to wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian and vernal Q Q Q ~
pool)?
e. Removal of viable, mature trees based on infonnation Q Q Q iiY'
contained in the Preliminary Environmental Description
Form and verified by site survey/evaluation (6" or greater
trunk diameter at 4' above the ground)?
f. Other? Q Q Q ~
Substantiation:
7a-f. The proposed project site is Iocated at the fonner Mount Vemoo Drive-In, and there are no biological resources
(including no native vegetatioo) left 00 the site. Some large trees from historic Ill",l<<:aping exist at the site and
at this time these trees are expected to remain as part of the project 1andscaping. The project area has been
entirely graded, compacted or paved. The proposed project will have no adverse impact on biological
resources. In fact, the proposed project wiIl incorporate additiona1111n(!oraping into the project design in a
manner that is in accordance with all applicable Development Codes. Consequently, the project will improve
biological resources on-site. No mitigation is required. The City should adopt a de minimis finding relative
to the Department of Fish and Game filing fee since no potential adverse impacts can occur to biological
resources.
References
1. City of San Bernardino. 1989. Final Environmental Impact Re[JOT1. City of San Beman/ino General Plan.
2. City of San Bemardino. 1989. General Plan.
3. City of San Bernardino. 1988. City olSan Beman/ino General Plan Update. Technical Background Report.
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8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal:
a. Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? Q Q uY Q
b. Use non-renewable resources in a wastefu1 and inefficient Q Q ~ Q
manner?
c. ResuJt in the loss of avai1ability of a known minera1 Q Q 6" Q
resource that would be of future value to the region and the
residents of the State?
Substantiation:
8a. According to the Ca1ifornia Coounissioo 00 Fnetgy's most recent Electricity Report, the implementation of the
proposed project will not cause any avai1able electricity supplies to be exceeded. The proposed project will
not conflict with any adopted energy conservation plans. The additional electricity demands related to the
project are weI1 within the existing electrical supply for the San Bernardino area. Also, the City has adopted
building codes that require implementation of energy conservation measures for new development.
Implementation of these design and construction standards are considered adequate compliance with energy
conservation goals and policies. The additional energy demand resulting from the project is a less than
significant impact. No mitigation in required.
8b. The swap-meet usage proposed on the project site will not use any non-renewable resources in a wastefu1 or
inefficient manner. Construction and operation of the swap meet will result in the use of some commercia1ly
and readily available non-renewable resources (concrete, asphalt materials, and construction resources), but
this is not NlI'Ioidered a wastefu1 use of such resources. Currently these non-renewable resources are avai1able
from conunercial marlrets with no limitations. Thus, no potential for significant adverse impact is forecast to
occur. No mitigation is required.
8c. The project site has been previously developed and does not contain any known mineral resources that would
be of future value to the region. The site is not designated by the State as a minera1 resource zone.
Consequently, no impact is forecast to occur, and no mitigation is required.
References
1. City of San Bernardino. 1989. Final Environmental Impoct Re[JOT1. CityolSan Beman/ino General Plan.
2. City of San Bernardino. 1989. GeneraIPkm.
3. City of San Bernardino. 1988. City olSon Bemardino General Plan Update. Technical Background Report.
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9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal:
a. Use, store, transport or dispose of hazardous or toxic
materials based on infonnation contained in the Preliminary
Environmental Description Form, No. G(l) and G(2)
(including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radiati. )?
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b. Involve the release of hazardous substances? Q Q ~ Q
c. Expose people to the potential healthIsafety hazards? Q ~ Q Q
d. Other? Q Q Q !Y'
Substantiation:
9a. The proposed project wiIl not use, transport or dispose of hazardous or toxic materia1 beyond the petroleum
products utilized in the machinery necessary to construct and operate the project facilities, and limited
pesticides and chcmicals used in 1a",l0Nlp" maintenance and food preparation. Mitigation previously provided
under the 6sc".oilJl'l of air qua1ity and water qua1ity issues requires that all machinery be l\UIintained in optima1
condition and tuned to manufacturer's recommended specifications and that a Business Pian, SWPPP's and
a SPCCP be prepared. These 1"~ measures are considered sufficient to reduce potential impacts related
to potentia1 accidental releases of hazardous or toxic materials to a less than significant level. No additional
mitigation is required.
9b. This project will not involve the intentional release of any hazardous substances and no impact is forecast.
Mitigation to address the potential for accidental releases of sma11 quantities of hazardous substances is
described in 9a above. No additional mitigation is required.
9c. The project will not expose people to any significant health or safety hazards that have not a\ready been
previously addressed under the air quality and water resource discussion sections. No additional mitigation
is required.
9d. No other potential impacts related to hazards has been identified. No mitigation is required.
References
1. City of San Bernardino. 1989. Final Em>ironmental Impact Report, City olSan Bernan/ino General Plan.
2. City of San Bernardino. 1989. GeneralPkm.
3. City of San Bernardino. 1988. City of San Bernardino General Plan Update. Technical Background Report.
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10. NOISE. Could the proposal result in:
a. Development of housing, health care facilities, schools, Q Q ~ Q
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 l4.0-Noise, Figures 57 and 58 of the
City's General Plan?
b. Development of new or expansion of existing industrial, Q uY Q Q
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 infonnation in
the Preliminary Environmental Description Form No. G(l)
and evaluation of surrounding land uses No. C, and verified
by site survey/evaluation?
c. Other? Q Q Q ~
Substantiation:
lOa. The proposed project does not include the development of any noise sensitive uses such as housing, bea1th care
facilities, or religious fiIcilities. Thus, no additional noise sensitive uses will be created in areas where existing
or future noise levels will exceed an Ldn of 65 dB(A) exterior or an Ldn of 45 dB(A) interior as identified in
Section l4.0-Noise (Figures 57 and 58 of the City's General Plan. . No impact is forecast and no mitigation
is required.
lOb. The proposed project will redevelop an existing, currently unused commercial area. To examine the potentia1
environmenta1 effects of future swap meet operations, a noise study was conducted by LSA Associates, Inc.
The results of this project specific noise analysis are sununarized below. A copy of the noise study is available
for review at City Hall, 300 North D Street, San Bernardino, in the Planning Division offices on the third floor.
The ambient noise level at the property lines of the residential area located on the southern side of the project
site were respectively 58.9 dBA L.. for properties in front of (facing) the active swap meet area, and 58.1 L..
for properties in front of (fiIcing) the parking lot structure. The distance between the project site boundary and
the nearest residential property lines is approximately 150 feet (9.5 dBA attenuation from its level at 50 feet).
The attenuation provided by the front line of sellins stands on the residential use side is estimated at 5 dBA.
This 5 dBA attenuation is not applied to the residences in front of the parking area. Taking into account the
site NlI'If\g1ltation, the tota1 attenuation at the property line in front of the swap meet site is 14.5 dBA and 9.5
dBA in front of the parking lot. In the case when no sound barrier is present between the swap meet site and
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existing residences to the south, the noise level at the property line along the proposed swap meet active area
will b 48.5 dBA L...
The maximum noise Ievel from the project site at the nearest residentia1 properties would be 63.5 dBA 1.- from
the active stand area and 61 dBA 1.- from the parking area. Both of these maximum noise levels would not
exceed the City's permitted maximum noise for loca11y reguJated sources, as shown in Table B (included as
Appendix 4 to this document), Hourly Noise Level Performance Standards for Locally Regu1ated Sources.
According to Table B the noise level cannot exceed 55 dBA L., between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., and 45 dBA L.,
between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Therefore, the noise generated from the swap meet would potentially exceed the
City's nighttime noise standards at adjacent residences, for those operations that close before 10 p.m. Since
the proposal includes one evening, Thursday evening when operations are proposed to occur until 11 p.m., a
potential exists to cause a significant lIOise impact, 48.5 dBA L... During the hours of7 a.m. and 10 p.m., the
proposed swap meet would not exceed the City's noise standard at these nearest residences. To eliminate a
potential for significant noise impacts 00 adjacent residences, the following mitigation measure will have to be
implemented:
to.b.t Swap _ opentioDJ sbaD be terminated at to p.m. on all ev.nlngs, unless the appDcant carries out the foDowln&
steps: a) conducts a no1.. survey to v.rlfy that noise lev.ls are below 45 dBA ..... at the n......t ....Idence between
to and 11 p.m., or b) InstaD a nol.. attenuation barrl.r and monitor nol.. lev.ls to v.rlfy tbat noise 1ev.1s at the
n......t ....Id.nce is below tbe 45 dBA ..... tb....bold.
A1though traffic 00 JoImston Street would generate moderate noise in the project area, in order to comply with
the nighttime noise standard (i.e., if the proposed swap meet would be open after 10 p.m. or before 7 a.m.
which it will not, except for vendor set up between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. and vendor departure during the two hour
period foIlowing cessation of swap meet operations) a five foot barrier wall is required along the southern
project boundary where there are existing residences on the south side of Johnston Street. There is currently
a 6 foot block wall on the south end of the site, and no additional mitigation is required since the six foot wall
more than complies with the recommended five foot wall.
In order to control individua110ud noise sources (such as loud music, loudspeakers, bells or buzzers), the swap
meet operator shall implement the following measure:
to. b.:: 1be swap _ opentor shaD includ. a condition In I..... or agreem.nts wltb vendon which spedncaUy prohibits
tb. openotion of loud nol.. sources at tb. swap meet. Enforcement sbaD be accompUsbed by openotor monitoring
ofnol.. sources during swap meet bus1n.ss boun and termination oft..... or agreem.nts wb.n a v.ndor penists
In violating this problbitlon.
The traffic noise levels for the future baseline scenario along Boulder Avenue, Mount Vernon Avenue, Mill
Street, Johnston Street, and the project access were calculated using the FHW A Highway Traffic Noise
Prediction Model. Average daily traffic (ADT) volumes are discussed under the Traffic and Circu1ation
discl1ssioo (Section 6 of this document). Table F (included in Appendix 4) lists the calculated future baseline
traffic noise levels along eleven segments of Mount Vernon, Boulder Mill, Johnston and the project access, in
the project vicinity. All roadway segments analyzed in the project vicinity would have moderate traffic noise.
The 70 dBA CNEL contour would extend to up to 113 feet from the roadway centerline. The 60 dBA CNEL
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contour would extend to up to 241 feet from the roadway centerline. Most land uses along Mount Vernon
Avenue would continue to be exposed to traffic noise exN'<'1ling the 60 dBA CNEL. This value is for future
noise levels without the project.
With the implementation of the proposed project, noise levels along twelve segments of Mount Vernon,
Boulder, Mill, Johnston, and the project access, in the project vicinity were analyzed. Table G 1ists the
calcuJated future plus project traffic noise leveIs. AIl roadway segments analyzed in the project vicinity would
continue to experience moderate traffic noise. The 70 dBA CNEL contour would be mostly confined within
the roadway right of way, extending from the roadway centerline. The 65 dBA CNEL contour would extend
to up to 124 feet from the roadway centerline. The 60 dBA CNEL cattour would extend to up to 266 feet from
the roadway centerline. Like the existing and future baseline conditions, most land uses along Mount Vemoo
Avenue would continue to experience traffic noise exc"""'ing the 60 dBA CNEL with some land uses exposed
to the 65 dBA CNEL noise level. Increases in noise level from the future baseline conditions to the future
project cooditions would be mostly less than 3 dBA, except along Boulder Avenue, south of Mill Street where
the increase in tmffic noise would be 11.8 dBA from project implemenation. However, along this segment of
the road, the 70 and 65 dBA CNEL would extend to 56 feet from the roadway centerline.
There are no outdoor or indoor noise sensitive areas such as backyards or patios along this segment of the road
that would be exposed to the 60 dBA CNEL noise level. No significant oft'-site traffic noise impact is forecast
to occur from implementing the proposed project. The project, itself, is not considered noise sensitive.
Therefore, no oo-site noise impact would occur. The 6 foot wall that currently exists onsite will be maintained
and no mitigation is required.
3c. No other project related noise impacts are forecast to occur and no mitigation is required.
References
1. City of San Bernardino. 1989. Final Environmental Impoct Re[JOT1. City of San Bernan/ino General Plan.
2. City of San Bernardino. 1989. General Plan.
3. City of San Bernardino. 1988. City of San Bernan/ino G"",ral Pion Update, Technictll Bac/cgroJlnd Re[JOT1.
4.LSAAssociates. 4/18100. PraSwapMeetNoiseAnalysis
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11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon,
or result in a need for new or altered government services in any
of the foIlowing areas:
a. Fire Protection? Q e:r Q Q
b. Medical Aid? Q Q iY" Q
c. Police protection? Q Q t:1 Q
d. Schools? Q Q l3'" Q
e. Parks or other recreational facilities? Q Q 9" Q
f. Solid waste disposal? Q lit"" Q Q
g. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? Q Q ~ Q
h. Other governmenta1 services? Q Q Q ~
Substantiation:
lla. The imp1ementatioo of the proposed project is not forecast to cause a significant increase in the demand for fire
protectioo services. This service is provided for in the City's General Pian, and the proposed project will not
result in the exceed~n<:e of the City's existing or future fire protection capacity. The City Fire Department
JTI3intain. 11 fire stations spread strategically throughout the city. Adequate resources are available to respond
to the project site in less than three minutes (as per the threshold established in the Genera1 Plan EIR). The Fire
Department uses the Uniform Fire Code, the National Fire Codes and the Ca1ifornia Code of Regulations as
the basis for its enforcement programs. In addition the City has adopted more stringent fire regulations in areas
ofbuiIding constructioo. The proposed project will result in construction of a facility that is compatible with
the City's land use designation for the site. The potential increase in demand for fire protection services was
addressed as part of the cumulative demand forecast in the Genera1 Pian, Technical Background Report, and
General Plan EIR. The structures that will be constructed are not unusual and the project's cumulative
contnbutioo to demand for these services wiIl no resu1t in the need for additional and/or specialized firefighting
equipment. To mitigate potential impacts and to help the Fire Department adequately provide fire-fighting
services to the site if required in the future, the City shall implement the following measure:
n.LI Tbe City shan require that adequate ial'nstructun and water .upply ore available tbroupout the site ud per CIl)'
_duds to meet peak fire no.. requirements and that the Infnstructure wW be In pia... and operational prior to
occupancy of tb. new facWly.
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II b. No significant increase in the demand for medical aid services is expected. A slight, \II1Q'.~ntifi~ble increase
in demand for emergency medical service may occur as a result of the site being reo()CCUpied and re-used for
Cul.u...roial purposes. However, this increase is within the existing service capability of the City's Emergency
Medical Service resources, and the associated impacts are forecast to be less than significant. No mitigation
is required.
lid. A slight increase in the need for police services may result from this project due to the commercia1 nature of
operations. However, this sIight increase in demand from a possible influx of up to 600 people into the region
on "I"".alug days is within the existing service capacity of the City and surrounding areas, as identified in their
General Plans. Also, as the project will not cause a significant change in the regional popuJation, an increase
in demand for police personne1 is not expected to be generated by this project. As such, it is projected that the
operational phase of this project wiIl not exceed the threshold of significance contained in the General Plan.
No mitigation is required.
lie. The project is not forecast to cause any impact in demand for City's parks or other recreational fiIcilities. No
impact wiIl occur and no mitigation is required.
II f. A sma1l increase in the amount of solid waste generated within the City may occur as a result of the project.
however this increase is weI1 within the capacity jrlP.ntified in the City's Genera1 Plan. The project site has very
little debris on the ground surface and development of the site is not forecast to generate substantial volumes
of domestic waste during site construction. During constructioo and after operations are initiated, the proposed
project will generate solid waste requiring disposal. The City has implemented its Source Reduction and
Recycling Element programs and is required to divert 50 percent of the solid waste generated City-wide.
Within the project area vendor stal1s tnrnl1ing 265,000 sq. ft. may be in operation on any given day, along with
the 14,000 square foot central facility, which will consist of administrative offices, cafeteria and restrooms.
At the request of the City Public Services Department, a variety of documents were reviewed (see the reference
list below) to determine a commercial generation rate. A review of these documents indicates that a1most all
of them use a per capita generation rate that is not applicable to a new commercial projeet. 1berefore, this
document will utilize a waste generatioo value of lIb/I 00 square foot of commercial area. With a project area
of vendor sta1ls totaling 265,000 square feet and the structure encompassing 14,000 square feet, the total
amount of area with a the potential to generate solid waste on days of operation is estimated to be 279,000
square feet. Based on the a lb/l 00 square feet value, the project may generate approximately 2,790 pounds
of trash per day of operation. This may be an overestimate, as a swap meet is not considered a high-waste
geocrating operatioo. The City seeks to have a source reduction and recycling plan submitted for review and
approval to ensure that as much waste as possible can be recycled. Therefore, the following measure will be
implemented.
11.f.l Th. developer sh.O provide. source reduc:ticm aod rocydiDg plan for r.cllity ope...1iooI th.t demonstra... muhnWD
reqdiDg of ooIid _ for the types oh._ gen....ted .t tho ....p meet, with the goal being 50% rocydiD~ Thlo plan
sh.O be submitted to tho City Solid W..... Dep.rtment ror review aod .pproval prior to building occupancy.
Implementation of this measure will ensure that the proposed project contributes to the City's overall source
reduction and recycling goals and will reduce solid waste impacts to a nonsignificant level.
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Thewastegeoerated wiIl be disposed of at the Coltoo, San Timoteoor Mid-Valley landfill. Adequate capacity
exists within these county landfills to meet disposal requirements over the next five years, which is the current
planning horizon for Iandfil1s. Based on this analysis, no potential for project specific significant impacts to
solid waste systems is forecast to occur and no mitigation is required.
llg. The demand for maintenance of public f3ci1ities, such as roadways may increase slightly in the project vicinity
due to increased traffic volumes. The increased traffic volumes are within the capacity analyzed by the
Circulation Element component of the General Plan. Impacts are forecast to be less than significant and no
additional mitigation is required for roadway JI'IaintP.ltllnce.
llh. No other impacts to governmental services are forecast and no mitigation is required.
References
1. City of San Bernardino. 1989. Final Environmental Impoct Report. City of San Bernanlino General Plan.
2. City of San Bernardino. 1989. General Pkm.
3. City of San Bernardino. 1988. City of San Bernanlino General Plan Update. Technical Background Report.
4. County of San Benwdino. 1995. Countywide Integrated Wask Management Plan.
5. RiversidcCounty. 1989. SolidWaskManagementPkm
6. Tchobonoglous, George, ct. aI. 1993. Integrated Solid Waste Management Engineering Principln andMonagementl_u.
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12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Will the proposal,
based on the responses of the responsible Agencies, Departments,
or Utility Company, impact the following beyond the capability to
provide adequate levels of service or require the construction of
new facilities?
a. Natural gas? a a er- a
b. Electricity? a a ~ a
c. Communications systems? a a ~ a
d. Water distribution? a a Q"" a
e. Water treatment or sewer? a a a/ a
f. Storm water drainage? a a ~ a
g. Result in a disjointed pattern of utility extensions based on a a ~ a
review of existing patterns and proposed extensions?
h. Others? a a a ~
Substantiation:
l2a-b. No data are available at this time on the amount of natural gas and eIectricity that this project is projected to
consume. Table A9-l2A of the South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD) CEQA
Handbook estimates that offices utilize about 2 cubic feet of natural gas per square foot per month. Assuming
this value, the 14,000 square foot filci\itywill consume -336,000 cubic feet of natural gas per year. Table A9-
1 I-A of the SCAQMD's CEQA Handbook estimates that offices utilize about 12.95 kilowatt-hours per square
foot per year. The 14,000 square foot facility will utilize approximately 181,000 kilowatt-hours per year for
the office building. The most recent electricity (1996) and fuel (1995) reports prepared by the California
Energy Commission indicate adequate resources are commercial1y available to meet current and immediate
future demands for power and fuels. No mitigation is required.
l2c. The proposed fiIci\ity will use the existing commercial telephone company providing service to the area which
is General Telephone. As such, this project will have no adverse impact on the areas communications system.
Because no significant communications system impact is forecast to occur, no mitigation is required.
l2d. No data are available on the amount of water this project will consumer. The City General Plan (Table 17)
assumes that commercial uses will consume 2 acre-feet per year per acre. Thus, the proposed project would
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consume approximately 42 acre-feet of water per year. Since much of this site is parking and vendor area
without direct water connections this is probably an overestimate of consumption, but it is consistent with the
Genera1 Plan forecasts. The City extracts water from a large groundwater basin beneath the San Bernardino
VaIley known as the Bw1ker Hill Groundwater Basin (Basin). Water extraction rights to the Basin have been
generally adjudicated, in that a total annual extraction by all users has been identified, but no \imit on the
amount of water each user can extract has been established. Should the maximum extraction rate be exceedetl
for the entire Basin, the San Bernardino VaIley Municipal Water District (Muni) is to replace the excess
volume of groundwater extracted by spreading and percolating State Water Project water back into the Basin.
It is presently estimated that the Bw1ker Hill Basin has about 5,000,000 acre-feet ofwater in storage ofwhich
about 3,000,000 acre-feet is avai1ab1e without adversely affecting the supply and quality of water in the Basin
(Mr. James Dye, City of San Bernardino Water Department, personal communication, 1997). Based on the
avai1abi\ity of groundwater in the Basin and the current groundwater recharge policies, it is concluded the City
has adequate water supplies to serve this project without adversely affecting its service capabilities. This
finding is consistent with the conclusions in the City Genera1 Plan which determined that adequate water
resources are available for fuIl development of the city. No mitigation is required.
l2e. The proposed project is forecast to generate an additional amount of wastewater that will require treatment at
the regional treatment plant. The City General Plan EIR projected cumulative sewage flows at City bui1dout
of14.1 million gallons per day. As a result, the regional plant has been significantly expanded over the past
severa1 years, and currently has about 9 million gallons per day excess treatment capacity currently available.
Any additional demand on this system is wcIl within the excess treatement capacity. Adequate sized sewer
collectioo 1ines occur in the adjacent streets to transport the wastewater generated by the project to the regional
plant. The payment of connection fees is a standard requirement for new development and must be provided
by the proposed project. With adequate cumuiative capacity to meet the projects's needs, no potentia1 for
significant impact to the wastewater treatment and collection system is forecast to occur and no mitigation is
required.
12f. Potential impacts to the stormwater drainage system are evaluated in Section 4(a), Water. No significant
impacts to the storm drain system were identified with this project.
l2g. The proposed project is essentially an "in fil1" project. The fuIl complement of urban infrastructure systems
already provides service to customers in the area, and therefore, this project should not contribute to a
disjointed pattern of utility extensions. No adverse impact wiIl occur and no mitigation is required.
l2h. No other impacts are forecast to occur and no mitigation is required.
References
1. California Energy Commill8ion. 1997. Electricity Rep<<L
2. California Energy Commission. 1995. Fue/sReporL
3. City of San Bernardino. 1989. Final Environmental Impact Report, City olSan Bernanlino General Plan.
4. City of San Bernardino. 1989. GeneraIPkm.
5. City of San Bernardino. 1988. City of San Bernanlino General Plan Update, Technical Background Report.
6. South Coast Air Quality Management District 1993. CEQA Air QutJlity Handbook.
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13. AESTHETICS.
a. Could the proposal resuh in the obstruction of any
significant or important scenic view based on evaluation of
the view shed verified by site survey/evaluation?
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b. Will the visual impact of the project create aesthetically
offensive changes in the existing visual setting based on a
site survey and evaluation of the proposed elevations?
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c. Create significant light or glare that could impact sensitive
receptors?
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d. Other?
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Substantiation:
13a-b The proposed project is located within a highly developed area, and no significant or important scenic views
have been identified within the area. The proposed project has no potential to affect existing views. The
project itself will be fenced, including an existing block wall fence to be lllndv..aped and covered with ivy or
similar sud1 plant cover. This will be an improvement to the existing site which is a former drive-in that is no
longer weIl-maintained, and which has become rather dilapidated over the years. Impacts are forecast to be
less than significant, and no mitigation is required.
l3c. The proposed project is within an area that experiences significant night lighting from the adjacent coIlege and
existing street lighting. There are some sensitive light receptors (residences) located south of the project area,
and potential exists for adverse impact due to providing night lights at this proposed fucility. The foIlowing
mitigation measure wiIl be implemented to reduce any night lighting impact to less than significant.
13.c.l If....p..-......._.... conied out .t night, the r.eWIy sh.D use rully shielded e_lIghtlng.nd direct lighting
10 daot It _ not spID...... to residential property adjacent to this rocWIy. This will be to minimbe sky_ord gIore, and
to belp reduce light poDutloa In tbis Industri.1 ....L
According to the operator, individual vendor spaces will not be illuminated other than by the area-wide lighting
addressed above that will be part of the swap meet operations.
l3d. No other impacts are forecast related to visual resources and no mitigation is required.
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References
I City of San Bernardino. 1989. Final Environmental Impoct Re[JOT1. City of San Bernanlino General Plan.
2. City of San 1lem8nIino. 1989. General Pkm.
3. City of San 1lem8nIino. 1988. City of San Bernanlino General Plan Updak. Technical Background Report.
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14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Could the proposal result in:
a. Development in a sensitive archaeological area as identified Q Q cr' Q
in Sectioo 3.G-Historical, Figure 8, of the City's General
Plan?
b. The alteration or destruction of a prehistoric or historic Q Q cY'" Q
archaeological site by development within an archaeological
sensitive area as identified in Section 3.0-Historica1, Figure
8, of the City's General Plan?
c. Alteration or destruction of a historical site, structure or Q Q (3"" Q
object as 1isted in the City's Historic Resources
Recoonaissance Survey?
d. Other? Q Q Q uY'
Substantiation:
14a-d. The proposed project is not located in any sensitive archaeological area as identified in section 3.G-Historica1,
Figure 8 of the City's Genera1 Plan. The site has been previously graded and developed and little to no
potmtial exists for encountering historic or cultural resources from implementing the proposed project. The
project does not involve any significant excavation or earthmoving that could adversely affect subsurfilcc
prehistoric or historic archaeological sites. The project wiIl not alter or destroy any site or structure or object
\isted in the City's Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey. Impacts are forecast to be less than significant
and no mitigation is required. By law, if archaeological or paleontological resources are discovered,
construction activities in the area must cease and a qualified archaeologist or paleontologist must be cnnt'Med
to evaluate and curate the find before construction can continue. This process is already lJ'land.tnl'y by law,
and will reduce impacts to a less than significant level, thus no additional mitigation is necessary.
References
1 City of San Bernardino. 1989. Final Environmental Impoct Report. City of San Bernanlino General Plan.
2. City of San Bernardino. 1989. General Pkm.
3. City of San Bernardino. 1988. City olSan Bernanlino General Plan Updote, Technical Background Report.
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1S. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a. Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or
other recreational facilities?
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b. Affect existing recreational opportunities?
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Substantiation:
l5a-b. The proposed project will not increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational
facilities. The project will add to the recreational options (shopping) available to residents in the San
Bernardino and surrounding areas. The project wiIl have a beneficial impact on the shopping opportunities in
the area. No adverse impacts are forecast to occur and no mitigation is required.
References
I City of San Bernardino. 1989. Final Environmental Impoct Report. City olSan Bernanlino General Plan.
2. City of San Bernardino. 1989. General Plan.
3. City of San Bernardino. 1988. City olSan Bernanlino General Plan Update. Technical Btu:kground Re[JOT1.
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16. MANDA TORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of Q Q Q ~
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
anima1 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 achieve short-term, to Q Q 8"" Q
the disadvantage ofIong-term, environmental goals?
c. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, Q ~ Q Q
but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effect 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 effects which will Q ~ Q Q
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
Substantiation:
l6.a-d The proposed project is an infiIl project that continues the City's efforts to redevelop the commercial resource
and locations within the City. The impact evaluation presented in this Initial Study determined that the
proposed project has a potentia1 to cause significant adverse impacts during construction and operation.
Mitigatioo measures have been identified and will be required by the City in order to reduce these rnt....n...ly
significant adverse impacts to a nonsignificant level. Measures are identified to mitigate potentially significant
impacts for the foIlowing resource issues: land use, earth resources; water resources; air quality;
transportation/circulation; hazards; noise; and public services. AIl other issues were determined to experience
no impact or nonsignificant impact without any mitigation. Based on the data and findings in this Initia1 Study,
the City proposes to issue a Negative Declaration with mitigation measures as the appropriate CEQA
determination for the Pro Swap Meet project as outlined in the Project Description in this Initial Study.
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References
The foI1owing refilreoces cited in the Initial Study are on file in the Planning and Building Services DepartmentlPublic
Works Department.
I. City of San Bernardino General Plan.
2. City of San Bernardino General Plan Land Use PlanIZoning Districts Map.
3. City of San Bernardino Development Code (Title 19 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code).
4. City of San Bernardino Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey.
5. Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fauh Zones Map.
6. South Coast Air Quality Management District, CEQA Air Quality Handbook.
7. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
8. Public Works Standard Requirements - water.
9. Public Works Standard Requirements - grading.
10. Draft Pro-Swap Meet Traffic Impact Analysis, LSA, March 27, 2000.
11. Draft Pro-Swap Meet Air Quality Analysis, LSA, April 18, 2000.
12. Draft Pro-Swap Meet Noise Analysis, LSA, April 18, 2000.
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MITIGA nON MEASURES
The foIlowing mitigation measure were identified in this document and are summarized here for ease of review.
1.L1 PrIor to the .pproval of the pro~ project, . cbanll" In the General Plan land _ desIaln.tIon must be .pprD\'ed by the CIty
ofSu lIemanIIno. Tho land _ ............ IbaII be eb.npd from Commen:IaI General to c..........cIal Hea.,., and . _1Ional
_ pennlt for the pro~ ..........-t ....ge must be obtained by the project .ppllcant before project ImpIomentatlon 0ClCIIl'S.
3.d.l Tho CIty IbaII review .nd .pprove . Geotecbnlcal Inve.tig.tion of the .Ite prep.red by. neeDled geotecbnlcaJ profeulonal.
ThIs IIndy .b.D Identify .poelnc .tand.rds tb.t mUlt be met to eDlnre th.t any .tructn.... that wID be occupied by bllJllaDl
wID be able to wItb.tand oel.mlc .nd un.table earth bazards and eDlure th.t the un.table earth condltiolll that m.y nilt .t
tbe .Ite do not cauoe any .Ignlficant ..fely bazards for future buman occup.nu of .ueb .tructn..... ThIs. ..fety baled
performance .tand.rd, not. function.1 bued .tand.rd. The recommend.tion. of the .tudy .b.D be Incorporated Into the
grading and building pl.n. .pproved by the CIIy for thlo project.
4.<.1 The project proponent shaD oelect best man.gement prac:ticeo from the Supplement A Attachment th.t acbIeveo. ~% percent
reduction In poUutanls generated on the project lile during construction for IUlpended oediment, oSYgeD demand, _ metaIo
and --. and. 20% red_In ~ phoophnow and total nltrogelL Th_............ wID be Integrated Into the CODItructIon
Storm w.aer Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPp) th.t must be prepared for tbiI project In accord.nce with CUITOnt nH-point
souree (N.tIonal PoDutant Dilcbarge EIbnIn.tIon System (NPDES) pennltting proced....... The CODltruction SWPPP sh.D be
provided to the City for ...vIew .nd .pproval prior to initiating construction .t the lite.
4.<.2 The SWPPP prep.red for the project .Ite .b.D Include. .plD ....ponoe program for accidental ...1.... ofw.ter poIlutanu
during con.truc:tion tb.t .b.n, .t . minimum, meet the following perform.nce .tand.rds: .dequ.te resources .baD be
m.lnt.lned on the .Ite by the contractor to control .ny ...Iease of pollutant.; If. .plD occun, the poDutant .baD fint be
contained, ......... the .pill .baD be reported to .ppropriate .uthorlti... third the poDutant contaminated m.terlal (soli, w.ter,
etc.) IbaII be collected In proper containen, fourth tbe pollutant contaminated m.terlal .baD be delivered to . f.clDly with
the cap.blDly to t....t or dI.pose of the contamln.ted m.terlalln .ccord.nce with edoting law. and reguI.tioIIIln pl.ce .t
tbe time of tbe .ccldental .plll; fiftb tbe ..... contamln.ted by the .plll .b.D be cleaned (...medl.ted) to b.ckground
conditions, or a1tem.tIveIy to . level tb.t meeu tbe ...qui...menu of edoting 1.11'. and reguI.tioDl .t tbe time of the clean-up
.nd tb.t doe. not le.ve any re.idu.1 tbre.t to bum.n. or tbe environment In wblcb the .pill occun.
4.<.3 Tho project proponent sh.D oelect best man.gement prac:ticeo from Ibe Supplement A Attachment th.t acbie_ an ~% percent
red_In poIIutanls ........W lID the project lite during Intennodal fac:Wty operatlo.... Tb_............ will be IntegraW Into
the Industrial Stonn W.ter PoIIulion Prewnlion Plan (SWPPp) th.t must be prepared for this project In accordance with CDlTODt
JIODojIOint IOIIn:C (N.tional PoDutant Dlscbarge EIbnIn.tion System (NPDES) pennltting proced....... The CODItruc:tion SWPPP
.b.D be provided to the city for ...vIew .nd .pproval prior to initiating operations .t the .ite.
4.<.4 Tho _ Plan p...p.red for project operations .ban Indlc.te b.... the operation will band" aD opUII or ........ of b_
or _ m.terlalo during operational activities. The PI.n shan .Iso detlne b.... .ucb .pUII wID be remedlated In c:ompUance with
.ppllcable stale and local regulatloDl regarding cleanup and dis.....1 of tbe contamln.nt ........... The contamln.W wute sh.n
be couected .nd disposed of.t .n .ppropriately licensed dlspos.1 or Ire.hnent f.cillty.
S.L 1 Tho project will comply witb reglon.1 rules .ucb .. SCAQMD Rules 403 and 402 wblcb would ...Iot In reducing .bort-term
.lr poDutant eml..lons. Rule 403 requl.... Ibat fugitive du.t be controlled witb best .vall.ble control meuu.... 10 that the
presence of .ueb du.t doe. not remain vI.lble in the .tmospbere beyond the property line of the eml..lon IOUrce. Rule 402
requires dust .upp.....ion tecbnlques to be implemented to prevent fugitive du.t from creating a nul..nce otr-site. These dust
.uppre..ion teebn1ques are .ummarized below.
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PortlOBS of the COBStruction .Ite to remliD ID.ctive loDger thu . period of three months .hall be oeeded ud
w.tered untllg.... cover I. IlroWD or otherwise .tabtllzed ID . maDDer .cceptable to the City.
All .ctlve portlODl of the con.tructlon .lte .h.n be w.tered to prevent ex.....lve amounts of du.l
Ou-slte vehicle .peed .hall be limited to IS mpb.
All OD-Ilte road. .hall be p.ved U lOOn .. feasible or w.tered periodically or chemically .tabUlsed.
All m.terial excavated or graded shall be .umdently w.tered to prevent ex.....lve amounts of du.l W.terlag,
with complete coverage, .h.n occur .t Ieut rwlce d.ily, preferably ID the I.te momlag ud .fter work I. dODe
for the d.y.
All cieaJiDR, gradIag, earth moriDg, or escavatioD activities .h.n cease durlDg period of high wiDds (Le., llreater
thu :zs mph .veraged over one hour) or duriDg Stage 1 or StaIIe 2 ep11Odes.
All m.terl.1 tnu.ported orr...lte .hall be either .umclently w.tered or securely covered to prevent exceulve
amounts of dUll
The area disturbed by cieaJiDR, gradIag, earth movIag, or excav.tlon operation. .hall be mlnlmlud .1 all times.
Additionally, Tille 24 of lhe Callfoml. Code of ReguI.tlon. .h.n be Implemented to conserve eDergy ad to
reduce emission. ulOCi.ted with eDergy sources. Th.... measures Include use of soI.r or low emluioD w.ter
beaten to be used with combiDed spacelwater he.ter UDIl1, double-pued gi..s or wIDdow trea_t for eDergy
conserv.tion ID .n exterior windows, .nd buildiDg units sh.n be oriented north/south where feasible.
5.L2 The CODS_n coutractor sh.n select the CODStrucllon equipment used OD-slte hued on low omiIIIoD facton aDd hiP ouergy
ertldeney. The CODStructioD contractor sh.n eDSure th.1 coustructlon gradIDg p..... IDclude . statement th.t all co_ctioD
equipment wID be tuned ud m.IDtalned ID .ccorduce with manufacturer'. .pecirlc.lIo....
5.a.3 The aJDStructlon contractor sh.n ulillze eJectrlc or oaturalgu powered equipmenl in lieu of gasoline or d....1 powered engines,
where feasible.
S.L4 The con.lructloo coutractor sh.n eDlUre thai coostructiOD grading pi... iDclude . statement th.1 work crews wID shul off
equipMDt wlwo DOt ID..... DurlngllDOJl......n (M.y through October), the overall Ien&th of the coustructlon period should be
esIeDded, thereby dec:reasIag the sire of the ..... prepored...... day, lD mIolmlze vehicles .nd equipmenl operaliogalthe ...... time.
S.LS The COIIIInIdIou __ shaD _the coustructlon activllles so u not lD IDterfere "llh peak bour trafllc and so u lD mIDImIze
_ _ oflhrough trafllc lanes adjacenllD the site; 1C n......ry, a Ragpenon shan be retained lD maIDtaID ..fety adj.cenllD
existlog roadways.
S.L6 The coostrudion contractor shan suppol1and encourage ride-sharing and transit Incentives for the coostructlon crew.
S.L 7 The COIIIInIdIou __ shall ullllle as much as..- precoaledln.tural colored building materials, "ater bued or low voc
-Iina. ODd coaliag trausfer or spray equipmenl wllh high tnmsfer efroney, .uch u high volume low p.....ure (HVLP) spray
method, or mODu.1 coaliolllappllc.lIon .uch u p.lnl brush, hud roller, Irowe~ .palula, d.uber, rag. or 1poDp.
5.L8 To reduce COIIIInIdIou particulate emissions, the developer .ban implemenl ODe or a combID.lIon of the meuu.... outlloed below
lD .cbieve a 40.;' reduction ID .ucb emisslous On Ibose peak coustructlon days:
reduce Ibe maximum are. of .ctlve construction by 40% (10 Ib.... acres per day) on d.ys of peak coustructlon activity 10
reduce particulate emissious belo" the ISO Iblday thresbold.
Identify addlllonal meuu.... thai can be implemented On peak operaliog days 10 .cbieve a 40"1. reductioD ID fuglllve duo!
emissio....
Purcb... PM" offsets for the period of time Ib.1 coustructlon grading. beIDg implemented.
S.L9 To reduce __ling NO,"""""" the developer sball impIemenl one or . combination of the measures outlloed below 10 achieve
a 3S% reduction In .ucb .......Ious during d.ys of operallous:
ProvIde subolODllaliDg trallic and whicIe miles traveled data to demoustrate th.1 operallon of the ....p meet wID not IDcnase
~............In the IIuiD sIDce trips and vml wID be redoced .1 or to other locations within th. BuID by Implemenliog this
....p meet operallon.
ImpIanenla ..nr..bIe ridesbare program Ib.1 wID reduce vml by an amount 10 acbleve . 3S"I. reduction ID NO, ..............
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Purdwe NO. omission olfsels ror Ihooum1ssloDs in oxaos or55 Ills, Lo. esllmated 10 be 29.12 Ibo per day OD d.ys oCoperallon.
6.L1 TroIIk: __1Ioas otlbe Mounl VOI'DOD A veDuolProJecI Aa:eu Jocollon shoD be monitored b1-.....uoIIy, ODd .t IllCh IIIno th.t lbe
in.....- ___ ot OD UDIIlllor....." level or IOI'\'Ice with slop IIgn controJ, lbe projecl propon.nl shoD contribute hJsIber rllir
sh.... towordllbe lIgnollzotlon or said Inte.-llon. At lbe dme or 1Ign.1Izll1lon, CODIidentlon shoD be ..... lD .....-Jnc lbe
J..dooIIion lipoIotlbe in__ or Mounl VOIDOIl A....... ODd JoImsIon 51...... 01 pedeslrlon crou1np couJd be oa:ommod.1ed
.t th. n_IIgn._ Joe.1Ion.
10.b.l SwlIp meet openllons sholl be termln.ted .110 p.m. on .0 ev.nIng.. umessth. .ppOCODt carries oulthe rollowln& steps: .j
condudl . noise survey 10 verify th.1 noise lev... .... below 45 dBA L.. .t the ........1 ....idence botw.... 10 ODd 11 p.m., or
b) Ins..... noise .ttenu.lIon b.nier ODd monllor noise Iev.l. 10 v.rify Ih.t noise lev... .11110 no.....1 ....id.nce is below the
45 dBA L.. th....hold.
10.b.2 Th. ....p mool openlor sh.O Include. condlllou In lea... or "I....men.. with vendon which specifically prohlbl" the
opentlon ofloud noise lODI'COI.t the OW8p -. Enrorcem.nt shoD be .ccomplished by openlor monllorln& ornolJe sources
during ow.p meet buslneu houn ODd termination ofleues or "I....m.n.. when. vendor penis" In vIolallug this prohlblllon.
11...1 Th. City sh.O require th.1 .dequ... Inrnstruclure .nd w.ter supply .... .vaUablethrougboullbe site ..... per City IIandordl
10 meel pe.k fire IIow requiremenls .nd th.llhe InCnstructu... wW be in place ODd openllon.1 prior lD occuponcy or th. now
r.cIUty.
11.r.l The de-.dopet sholl provId. . source reducllon ODd recycUng plan ror r.cIUty openlioDlth.1 demo......... JIIIIldmum recycUng or
solid w_ ror lbe types orwu.. genenled .11he ow.p meet, wllh the go.1 being SOO;" recycllug. ThiI plan shoD be submitted lD
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INITIAL STUDY
List of Fil!Ure5
Figure I Regional Location Map
Figure 2 Project Location (pro-Swap Meet)
Figure 3 Pro-Swap Meet SitelLandscape Plan
Aooendices
Appendix 1 General Plan Land Use Categories
Appendix 2 Comparative Pollutant Remova1 of Urban BMP Designs
Appendix 3 Air Quality Data, Thresholds and Emission Forecast
Appendix 4 Traffic Noise Tables
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Residential Estate
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Residential
Low
RL
RL-3.5
Residential Suburban
RS
Residential Urban
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Location(s)
Locations throughout the
City.
Locations throughout the
City.
Tracts 12756 and 13172
Locations throughout the
City.
Locations throughout the
City.
Primarily older areas of the
City, near downtown, east
and west of 1-215.
Princioal Uses
Sing](~-family residential units.
Single-family residential units.
Single-family residential units.
Single-family residential units.
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duplexes, second dwellings, mobile
home parks, mobile home sub-
divisions, small lot subdivisions, and
multi-family units.
All uses permitted in RU-l.
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Intensity IDensih'
One gross acre
per unit.
3.1 units per gross
acre (10,800 square fOOL
lot minimum).
3.5 units per gross acre
(10,800 square foot lot
minimum).
4.5 du/gross acre
(7,200 square foot lot
minimum).
9 dul gross acre
(minimum lot:
7,200 square feet,
except for small lot
subdivisions which shall
be 5,000 square feet)
Senior /Senior Congregate
Care: 14 du/gross acr"
maximum.
Same densities as RU -1,
except minimum lot size
of 6,200 square feet for
existing legal lots of
record as of date of
General Plan adoption.
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Locations throughout the
City.
Residential Medium-High
RMH
Residential High
RH
Hillside Management
Overlay District
Locations throughout the
City.
Locations throughout the
City.
Hillside areas of 15% slope
and greater.
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Principal Uses
Single-family dwelling units and
multi-family dwelling units.
Single-family and multi-family
dwelling units.
Singl.,..familyand multi-family units.
Single-family detached and attached
units.
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Intensitv IDemitv
14 dul gross acre
Senior ISenior Congre g,lie
Care: 50% bonus
24 du/gross acre
Senior ISenior Congregate
Care: 50% bonus
36 du/gross acre
Senior ISenior Congregate
Care: 50% bonus
Development yield:
0-15% slope 2.0 dul gross
acre
15-25% slope 1.0 dul
gross acre
25-30% slope 0.5 dul
gross acre
30%+ slope 0.1 dul gross
acre
Density transfer
standards: density may
be increased by 50%
allowed in the slope
category .
Siting standards: 0-25C;{.
slope: single-family and
attached units on cu t and
fill pads and stepped
footings
2540% slope: residences
on stepped footings, with
minimum grading
40%+ slope: no deveJop-
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Commercial Neighborhood
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Commercial Office
CO-1
CO-2
Commercial General
CG-1
CC-2
CC-3
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Principal Uses
Neighborhood "nodes" Local serving commercial uses, such
scattered throughout the City. as convenience food stores (smaller
than supermarkets), cleaners, shoe
repairs, notions, florists, and similar
uses.
Scattered locations through-
out the City.
Arrowhead Avenue and
other scattered locations
Commercial corridors
throughout the City, unless
designated otherwise, and
intersection nodes.
Mount Vernon (Highland
to 8th), Base Line, and
other commercial corridors
Areas adjacent to California
State University
Administrative and professional
offices, such as financial institutions,
medical or dental offices, related
commercial facilities which support
office uses, and hospitals.
C0-1 uses, except hospitals,
permitted in adaptively-rcused
residential units and new construc~
tion which is architecturalfy
expressive of a residential structure.
General retail, restaurants,
furniture stores, household goods,
supermarkets, drugstores, liquor
stores, building materials and
supplies, small offices, and similar
uses.
All CG-1 uses and medium/ med ium-
high residential with CUP.
Limitation of CG-1 uses to those
which primarily serve students and
faculty and university related offices
and research facilities.
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Intensitv /Densitv
FAR 0.35
FAR 1.0 (except for
hospitals, where the
intensity may be
increased on case-
by-<=ase project review
and publicinput). Senior/
Senior Congregate Care:
54 du/acre maximum.
FAR 0.35
Senior/Senior Congregate
Care: 54 du/ acre
maximum.
FAR 0.7
Commercial: FARO.!
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a. Mt. Vernon and Base
Line west of 1-215:
14 units/net acre
b. Base Line east of 1-215:
24 U1~itS/ net acre
Senior /Senior Congregate
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FAR 0.7
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Princioal Uses
Development
Intensitv IDcnsitv
"Theme/Specialty Centers": Limited CG-1 uses; emphasis on FAR 1.0
Mount Vernon A venue "specialty" retail, restaurants,
between 4th and 8th Streets, theaters, cultural facilities, and
Railroad Dcpot and adjacent social scrvice uses and excluding
properties, and others as sub- furniture stores, "chain" supermarkets,
scquently defined. and drugstores, and building materials
and supplies.
CG-4
Commercial Regional
CR-1
Central City and Inland
Center Malls
CR-2
Downtown
CR-3
Tri-City / Commercenter and
"Club" Areas
CR-4
Auto Plaza Area
Commercial Heavy
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Locations throughout the
City.
Department store anchors with
supporting retail, restaurants, enter-
tainment, banks, and similar uses.
FAR 1.5
Government, professional, and Commercial and officC':
corporatc offices; hotel and convention FAR 3.0
facilitics; cntcrtainment; cultural/historic; Residential: 54 du/
supporting retail uses; restaurants; gross acre.
and residential (market-rate and Residential vertically
senior/ congregate care). integrated with
commercial: +FAR 1.0.
Senior/Senior Congregate
Care: 108 du/ acre
maximum.
Corporatc officcs, rcsearch and
developmcnt, hotel and motel,
restaurants (excluding drive-thrus in
the Tri-City /Commercenter area
only), cntertainmcnt, warehouse
retail, arid supporting retail.
Au tomobile sales and rela ted uses.
Commercial uses that rcquire out-
door sales, display, and/or storage
areas (e.g., auto and truck repair
facili ties, lumberyards, and
related building materials and
hardware sales, plant nurseries),
light industrial manufacturing and
storage facilities, excludes typical
neighborhood commercial uscs.
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Office and overnight
accommodations:
FAR 3.0
R&D:FAR15
FAR 0.7
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Waterman Avenue and
other selected locations
Industrial Light
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Locations throughout the
City.
Industrial Heavy
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Locations scattered through-
out the City.
Industrial Extractive
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Locations along the Cajon
and Lytle Creek Washes
Public/Quasi-Public
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Locations scattered through-
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Principal Uses
Corporate offices, limited research
and development and light industrial
(no outdoor storage or equipment),
and supporting retail, restaurant, and
financial offices integrated with the
primary use.
Warehousing, manufacturing,
research and development, mini-
storage, outdoor display and storage,
and similar uses; sales of products
manufactured on-site is permitted.
Uses that require large parccls of
land or outdoor storage areas; e.g.,
steel fabrication plants, junk yards,
and similar uses.
Uses which mine and process
mineral resources.
Public and private golf courses,
baseball stadiums, arenas.
exhibition, convention, sporting
facilities, entertainment, hotels,
restaurants, specialty commercial,
farmers market, open space, and
similar uses.
Development
Intensity IDensitv
FAR 1.0
FAR 0.75
FAR 0.75
Not appropriate.
To be determined on
case-by-.:ase basis.
i'FC Publicly owned flood Flood control facilities, open spaces, Not applicable
control areas and extractive uses
pp Public Parks (existing) Park and recreation facilities and Not applicable
open space
PF Public Facilities (existing) Public facilities and open space Not applicable
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BMP/design
EXTENoec CETENnOH POND
DESIGN 1 .. (3 (3 (3 () ~ YODEAA TE
DESIGN 2 . () (3 () .. ~ MODERATE
DESIGN S . .. () () .. ~ HIGH KEY:
WET 'OND 0 o TO 20% REMOVAL
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DESIGN 4 MODERATE
() 4C1 TO 'D"'REMC)YAL.
DESIGN 5 .. () (3 ~ .. ~ MODERATE
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DESIGN 8 HIGH .
10 TO 100'10 REMOVA.L
IHFILTRAnON TRENCH ~ 'N8U,,.ClENT
DESIGN 7 a () () .. .. a MODERATE KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN a . () () a . a HIGH
DESIGN 9 . .. a . . . HIGH
INFILTRATION BA~N
DESIGN 7 a () () a () a MODERATE
DEIlGN a . () () .. . a HIGH
DESIGN 8 . a .. . . . HIGH
POROUS PAVEMENT
DESIGN 7 () a () a () a MODERATE
DESIGN a . a .. a . . HIGH
DESIGN 9 . a a . . . HIGH
WATER QUAUTY INLET
DESIGN 10 0 ~ CZl ~ ~ ~ LOW
FILTER STRIP
DESIGN 11 ~ 0 0 0 ~ ~ LOW
DESIGN 12 . () () .. . ~ MODERATE
GRASSED SWALE
DESIGN 13 0 0 0 0 0 ~ LOW
DESIGN 14 ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ LOW
Design 1, Firs~.flush runcff volume de~ained for 6-12 hcurs.
Design 2, Runoff volume produeed by 1.0 inch. deeained 24 hours.
Design 3, As in Design 2, bu~ wieh shallow marsh in bottom stags.
Design 4, Permanent pool equal eo 0.5 ineh storage per impe~vious acre.
Desig."1 5, Permanent pool equal to 2.3 (Vr)j where Vr=mean storm runoff.
c..csigr. 6: Permanent pool equ~l to 4.0 (Vr)j approx. 2 weeks retention.
Design 7: Facility exfiltrates first.flush; 0.5 inch runoff/impe:. acre.
Desig:'. 8: Facility ex:iltrates one inch runoff volume per imper. acre.
Des ign 9: Facility exfiltratas all runoff, up to the 2 year design sterle.
Design 10: 400 cubic reet wet storage per impervious acre.
Design 11: 20 foot ~ide tur: strip.
Design .14, 100 foot ~ide forested strip, with level spreader.
Design 13 : Hign slo?e swales, with no check aams.
Design 14: Low gra~ien~ swales with check dams.
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. 2.5 tons per quarter or 1 00 pounds per day of NO x
. 24.75 tons per quarter or 550 pounds per day of CO
. 6.75 tons per quarter or 150 pounds per day ofPM"
. 6.75 tons per quarter or 150 pounds per day of SOx'
Projects in the Basin with construction related emissions that exceed any of the emission thresholds
above are considered significant by the SCAQMD.
4.1.2 T/tresholdsfor OperaJional Emissions
Specific criteria for determining whether the potential air quality impacts of a project are significant
are set forth in the SCAQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook. The criteria include emissions
thresholds, compliance with State and national air quality standards, and consistency with the current
AQMP. The daily operational emissions "significance" thresholds are as follows:
Regional Emissions Thresholds
. 55 pounds per day of ROC
. 55 pounds per day of NO x
. 550 pounds per day of CO
. 150 pounds per day ofPMt.
. 150 pounds per day of SOx'
Projects in the Basin with operation related emissions that exceed any of the emission thresholds are
considered significant by the SCAQMD.
CO Emission Standards
. California State one hour CO standard of20.0 ppm
. California State eight hour CO standard of 9.0 ppm.
The significance of localized project impacts depends on whether ambient CO levels in the vicinity of
the project are above or below State and federal CO standards. If ambient levels are below the stan-
dards, a project is considered to have significant impacts if project emissions result in an exceedance
of one or more of these standards. If ambient levels already exceed a State or federal standard,
project emissions are considered significant if they increase one hour CO concentrations by 1.0 pprn
or more or eight hour CO concentrations by 0.45 ppm or more.
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Air pollutant emissions associated with the project would occur over the short term from construction
activities such as fugitive dust from site preparation, grading, and emissions from equipment exhaust.
There would be long-term regional emissions associated with project related vehicular trips and long-
tenn local CO emissions associated with congested intersections or roadway segments. In addition,
long-term stationary source emissions would occur due to energy consumption such as natural gas
and electricity usage by the proposed land uses.
5.1 CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS
5.1.1 Equipment Exhausts and Related Construction Activities
Construction activities produce combustion emissions from various sources such as site grading,
utility engines, on-site heavy-duty construction vehicles, equipment hauling materials to and from the
site, asphalt paving, and motor vehicles transporting the construction crew. Exhaust emissions from
construction activities envisioned on site would vary daily as construction activity levels change. The
use of construction equipment on site would result in localized exhaust emissions.
Emissions associated with construction equipment exhaust for the proposed project are summarized
in Table C.
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PolIutants (lbs/day)
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Source hours CO ROC NOx SOx PM"
2 - Tracked Tractors 8 3.2 1.5 13.3 1.2 0.9
1 - Tracked Tractor 8 2.8 1.0 10.1 1.1 0.9
1 - Wheeled Tractor 8 28.6 1.4 10.2 0.7 1.1
1 - Wheeled Loader 8 4.6 1.9 15.2 1.5 1.4
I - Motor Grader 8 1.2 0.3 5.7 0.7 0.5
1 - Miscellaneous 8 5.4 1.2 13.6 1.1 1.1
10 - Workers Trips 50 4.3 0.8 1.4 0.2 0.5
miles
TOTAL 50 8 69 7 6
SCAQMD Threshold 550 75 100 150 150
Significant Impact? NO NO NO NO NO
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Fugitive dust emissions are generally associated with demolition, laod clearing, exposure, and cut and
fill operations. Dust generated daily during construction would vary substantially, depending on the
level of activity, the specific operations, aod weather conditions. Nearby sensitive receptors and on-
site workers may be exposed to blowing dust, depending upon prevailing wind conditions. Fugitive
dust would also be generated as construction equipment or trucks travel on unpaved roads on the
construction site.
PM" em issions from grading operations during a peak grading day are based on assumptions and
past experience on similar sized projects. The SCAQMD estimates that each acre of graded surface
creates about 26.4 pounds of PM,. per workday during the construction phase of the project and
21.8 pounds of PM,. per hour from dirt/debris pushing per dozer. The proposed graded area of the
site covers a total of 21.13 acres. The entire site is not expected to be under construction at one time.
It is assumed that up to five acres of land would be under construction or exposed on anyone day. It
is also assumed that two dozers would be used eight hours a day elich, together with other equipment.
Therefore, a maximum of 491 pounds of PM,. per day would be generated from soil disturbance,
without mitigation, during the construction phase. This level of dust emission would exceed the
SCAQMD threshold of 150 pounds per day during construction.
With the implementation of the standard conditions, fugitive dust emissions from construction
activities are expected to be reduced to 246 pounds or less per day, with 50 percent effectiveness.
This level of dust emission would stilI be higher thao the SCAQMD threshold of 150 pounds per day.
Table D lists fugitive dust emissions and construction equipment exhausts.
Table D - Peak Grading Day Total Emissions (lbs/day)
Category CO ROC NOx SOx PM,.
VehiclelEquipment Exhaust (Table C) 50 8 69 7 6
Total Grading Without Standard 491
Conditions
Total Grading With Standard 246
Conditions
SCAQMD Threshold 550 75 100 150 150
Significant? NO NO NO NO YES
Table D shows that during peak grading days, daily total construction emissions without the standard
conditions would exceed the SCAQMD threshold for PM,.. The other four air pollutant emissions
would be below the daily thresholds established by the SCAQMD.
On a typical average grading day, it is estimated that only 60 percent of the workload, or proportion-
ally the air pollutant emissions, would be emitted. The PM" emissions during an average grading
day would be much smaller than those of peak grading days and would be below the 150 pounds per
day threshold with proper mitigation.
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Architectural coatings contain volatile organic compounds (VOC) that are similar to ROC and are
part of the ozone precursors. From the review of site plan, the only permanent structure would be the
administrative office, including the cafeteria and the restrooms, with approximately 14,000 square
feet. It is assumed that the structure is a one story building with an approximate height of 10 feet.
From these assumptions, there would be approximately 4,800 square feet of surface area that requires
coating. The amount of polIutants emitted would be negligible considering the surface area to be
coated. In addition, emissions associated with architectural coating could be reduced by using pre-
coated/natural colored building materials, using water based or low VOC coating, and using coating
transfer or spray equipment with high transfer efficiency. For example, a high volume, low pressure
(HVLP) spray method is a coating application system operated at air pressure between 0.1 and
10 pounds per square inch gauge (psig), with 65 percent transfer efficiency. Manual coatings appli-
cation such as paint brush, hand rolIer, trowel, spatula, dauber, rag, or sponge have 100 percent
transfer efficiency.
5.2 LAND USE IMPACTS
The proposed development on the project site consists of approximately 265,130 square feet of
vendor spaces, 926 parking spaces, and approximately 14,000 square feet for an administrative
office, cafeteria, and public restrooms. The emissions from these proposed land uses, also known as
area sources, would consume natural gas and electricity. Area sources are multiple insignificant
sources concentrated in one area, i.e., consumer products such as home appliances, lawnmowers,
water heaters, and stoves. The colIective volume from all of these insignificant sources can be a
significant amount of polIutants. In addition to the area sources, mobile sources from vehicles
traveling in and out of the project also emit pollutants. The area and mobile source emissions for the
proposed project were calculated using the URBEMIS 7G model, and are shown in Table E. The
URBEMIS7G model run printouts are included in Appendix A.
Table E - Emissions from Proposed Land Usage (lbs/day)
Land Use CO ROC NOx SOx PMt.
Area Sources 1.08 0.20 2.70 - I 0.00
Natural Gas Usage
Mobile Sources 323.41 35.85 81.42 2.62
TOTAL EMISSIONS 324.49 36.05 84.12 2.62
SCAQMD Threshold 550 55 55 150 150
Significant? NO NO YES NO NO
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the URBEl\1IS 7G air quality model, the proposed land uses would generate mobile sources
emissions as summarized in Table E.
Table E shows that the emissions generated from the area sources with the proposed project would
not have a significant impact on local air quality by themselves. However, total emissions associated
with the proposed land uses, iocluding those from mobile sources, would exceed the SCAQMD
threshold for NOx' There are no feasible mitigation measures to reduce the NOx emission associated
with these vehicle trips at the present time.
5.3 LONG-TERM MICROSCALE (CO HOT SPOT) ANALYSIS
Vehicular trips associated with the proposed project would contribute to the congestion at intersec-
tions and along roadway segments in the project vicinity. As indicated in the traffic analysis, the
proposed project would generate approximately 4,750 daily vehicular trips. The discussion below
ilIustrates the localized air quality impacts in the general vicinity of the project.
The primary mobile source pollutant oflocal concern is carbon monoxide (CO). CO concentration is
a direct function of vehicle idling time and, thus, traffic flow conditions. CO disperses rapidly with
distance from the source under normal meteorological conditions. However, under certain extreme
meteorological conditions, CO concentrations proximate to a congested roadway or intersection may
reach unhealthy levels, thereby affecting local sensitive receptors (residents, school children, the
elderly, hospital patients, etc.). Typically, high CO concentrations are associated with roadways or
intersections operating at unacceptable levels of service or with extremely high traffic volumes. In
areas with high ambient background CO concentrations, modeling of CO concentrations is
recommended in determining a project's effect on local CO levels.
Existing CO concentrations in the immediate project vicinity are not available. However, ambient
CO levels monitored at the San Bernardino-4th Street station are generally moderate, with the highest
recorded one hour concentration of7.7 ppm (State standard is 20 ppm) and highest eight hour con-
centration of 6.3 ppm (State standard is 9 ppm) during the past five years (highest in 1995, see Table
A). Although the SCAQMD provided ambient CO projections within the Basin, the projection ends io
year 2000. The EP A has recommended that, in areas without available CO levels, the second highest
monitored CO levels in the latest five years should be used as the existing ambient CO levels for the
project area. The second highest CO concentrations are 7.6 ppm and 5.9 ppm, respectively, for the
one hour and the eight hour concentrations. These CO concentrations were used to analyze the future
conditions as a worst case scenario.
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The highest CO concentrations occur during peak traffic hours, which would best represent a worst
case analysis for the CO impacts. Modeling of the CO hot spot analysis was based on midday peak
hour traffic volumes generated by LSA Associates, Inc., dated March, 2000, for future without
project and future with project scenarios. CO concentrations were calculated for the one hour aver-
aging period and compared to the State one hour CO standard of20 ppm. CO eight hour averages
were calculated from the one hour CO calculations, using techniques outlined in the CEQA Air
Quality Handbook (SCAQMD, 1993). A persistence factor of 0.7 was used to calculate the eight
hour CO level from the one hour CO level. Concentrations are expressed as parts per million (ppm)
at each receptor location.
The impact on local CO levels was assessed using the Caltrans guidelines, Transportation Project-
Level Carbon Monoxide Protocol. revised December, 1997, along with the CARB approved
CALINE4 (CL4) air quality model, which allows microscale CO concentrations to be estimated along
roadway corridors or near intersections. This model is designed to identify localized concentrations
of CO, often termed "hot spots." The CL4 model output is provided in Appendix B.
Data in Table F illustrate the different impact levels of carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at the
intersections analyzed for the "future without project" and the "future with project." The increase in
CO concentrations as a result of the proposed project is also illustrated in Table F. Both one hour
and eight hour CO concentrations under the future without project and future with project scenarios
would be below the State's standards. The incremental increase from the project trips would be
0.1 ppm or less, which is much smaller than the thresholds established by the SCAQMD. The
proposed project would not have any significant local CO impacts in the project vicinity.
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Distance to the Noise Contour (feet)
CNEL (dBA) at SO
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line of Outermost
Roadway SegmeDt ADT 70 CNEL 65 CNEL 60CNEL Travel LaDe
Mount Vernon Avenue
North of Mill Street 15.580 <50 101 216 67.7
South of Mill Street 18,370 55 113 241 68.5
North of Project Access 16,590 <50 106 225 68.0
Project Access to lohnston Street 16,740 <50 106 226 68.1
South of lohnston Street 16,220 <50 104 222 67.9
Boulder A veDue
South of Mill Street 170 <50 <50 <50 46.8
Mill Street
West of Boulder Avenue 11,810 <50 85 180 66.5
East of Boulder AveDue 11,780 <50 85 179 66.5
West of Mount Vernon Avenue 12,160 <50 87 183 66.7
East of Mount Vernon Avenue 13,230 <50 91 194 67.0
Project Acc...
West of Mount Vemon Avenue N/A' N/A N/A N/A
. Johnston Street
West of Mount Vemon Avenue 1,350 <50 <50 <50 55.8
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Distance to the Noise Contour
CNEL (dBA) at 50 Increase (dBA)
Feet From Center- from Future
line of Outermost Baselioe
Roadway Segment ADT 70 CNEL 65CNEL 60 CNEL Travel Lane Conditions
Mount Vernon Avenue
North of Mill Street 16,250 <50 104 222 67.9 0.2
South of Mill Street 21,340 60 124 266 69.1 0.6
North of Project Access 19,570 57 118 251 68.7 0.7
Project Access to Johnston Street 17,460 <50 109 233 68.2 0.1
South of Johnston Street 17,560 53 110 233 68.3 0.4
Boulder A ve.ue
South of Mill Street 2,570 <50 <SO 56 58.6 11.8
Mill Street
West of BouJdet Avenue 12,320 <50 87 185 66.7 0.2
East of Boulder Avenue 13,930 <50 94 200 67.3 0.8
West of Mount Vernon Avenue 14,470 <50 97 205 67.4 0.7
East of Mount Vernon Avenue 17,260 <50 108 231 68.2 1.2
Project Access
West of Mount Vernon Avenue 3,700 <50 <50 70 60.2 N/A'
Johoston Street
West of Mount Vernon Avenue 1,970 <50 <50 <50 57.4 1.7
Source: LSA Associates, 10c., March 2000.
No traffic noise under the future baseline condition.
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ATTACHMENT G
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
FOR
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
PRO-SW AP-MEET
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
INTRODUCTION
This mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP) has been prepared for use by the City
of San Bernardino as it implements mitigation measures for the Pro-Swap-Meet General Plan
Amendment and Conditional Use Permit (proposed project). This MMRP has been prepared in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State and Agency
CEQA Guidelines.
Section 21081.6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) require adoption of a
reporting or monitoring program for those measures or conditions imposed on a project to mitigate
or avoid adverse effects on the environment. This section of the law states that the "reporting or
monitoring program shall be designed to ensure compliance during project implementation."
(Section 21081.6 (a)(I))
For all of those measures identified in the Initial Study that were identified in the Initial Study for
the proposed project, this Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program provides the required
actions to ensure compliance for all mitigation measures required during project implementation.
Mitigation measures included in the Initial Study were identified for the following issues: Land
Use and Planning, Geological, Water, Air Quality, Transportation/Circulation, Noise, Public
Services, and Aesthetics. The specific measures that apply to the proposed project are listed in
order identified in the Initial Study and the monitoring requirements for these measures follow this
introduction.
The Initial Study contains 21 mitigation measures to reduce potentially significant adverse
environmental impacts to a nonsignificant level. These measures are addressed on the following
pages. The monitoring program contains the following elements:
1) The mitigation measures are recorded with the action and procedure necessary to ensure
compliance. In some instances, one action may be used to verify implementation of
measures, such as grading plan review and erosion control plan review.
2) A procedure for compliance and verification has been outlined for each mandatory
mitigation action. This procedure designates who will take the action, what action will be
taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be reported.9
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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 relevant data will be attached. Copies of the
records will be retained by the City of San Bernardino Development Services Department
as part of its project files for the project.
4) The program has been 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 total program,
including any modifications, will be retained by the City as part of the project files.
The individual measures and the accompanying monitoring/reporting actions follow. They are
numbered in the same sequence as presented in the Project Initial Study.
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MITIGATION MEASURE
l.a.l Prior to the approval ofthe proposed project, a change in the General Plan land use designation must he approved
by the City of San Bernardino. The land nse designation shan be changed from Commercial General to
Commercial Heavy, and a conditional use permit for the proposed swap-meet usage must be obtained by the
project applicant before project implementation occurs.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
The applicant shall submit a General Plan Amendment application to the City and the City will process this
application relying upon the environmental fmdings in this Initial Study. The City shall place a copy of the
application and minutes of the hearing in the project file when the Amendment is approved.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
WHEN REQUIRED: The copy of the application and the meeting minutes where the amendment and CUP
are approved shall be placed in the project file when the are made available following
the hearing.
DATE APPLICATION SUBMfITED:
DATE MEETING MINUTES COMPLETED:
FOLLOW-UP REQUIRED/COMPLETED
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3.d.l The City shall review and approve a Geotechnical Investigation of the site prepared hy a licensed geotechnical
professional. This study shall identifY specific standards that must be met to ensure that any structures tbat wUl
be occupied by humans will be able to withstand seismic and unstable earth hazards and ensure that the unstahle
earth conditions that may edst at the site do not cause any significant safety hazards for future human occupants
of .ucb structure.. Thl. a .afety ba.ed performance .tandard, not a functional based standard. The
recommendation. of the .tudy .hall be incorporated into the grading and building plan. approved by the City for
this project
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
A copy of the completed geotechnical study shall be retained in the project file and the as-built construction
drawings verifying the design measures are implemented shall be retained in the project file.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
WHEN REQUIRED: The copy of the geotechnical study shall be placed in the project file prior to
initiating construction of the new facilities. The construction drawings shall be
placed in the project file following completion of the new facilities.
DATE GEOTECHNICAL STUDY SUBMIITED:
DATE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS SUBMIITED:
FOLLOW-UP REQUIRED/COMPLETED
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4.c.l The project proponent shall select best management practices rrom the Supplement A Attachment that achieves
a 60% percent reduction in pollutants generated on the project site during construction for suspended sediment,
oxygen demand, trace metals and bacteri~ aDd a 20./0 reduction in total phosphorus aDd total nitrogen. These
measures will be integrated into the construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that must be
prepared for this project in accordance with current non-point source (National Pollutant Discharge Eliminlion
System (NPDES) permitting procedures. The construction SWPPP shall be provided to the City for review and
approval prior to initiating construction at the site.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
A copy of the completed SWPPP shall be retained in the project file and the as-built construction drawings
verifying the SWPPP measures are implemented shall be retained in the project file.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
WHEN REQUIRED: The copy of the SWPPP study shall be placed in the project file prior to initiating
construction of the new facilities. The construction drawings shall be placed in
the project file following completion of the new facilities.
DATE SWPPP STUDY SUBMIITED:
DATE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS SUBMITIED:
FOLLOW-UP REQUIRED/COMPLETED
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4.c.2 The SWPPP prepared for the project .ite .hall include a spill response program ror accidental release of water
pollutants during construction that shall, at a minimum, meet the following performance standards: adequate
resources shall be maintained on the site by the contractor to control any release of pollutants; if. spill occun,
the pollutant shall first be contained, second the spill shall be reported to appropriate authorities, third the
pollutant contaminated material (soil, water, etc.) shall be collected in proper containers, fourth the pollutant
contaminated material shall be delivered to a facility with the capability to treat or dispose of the contaminated
material in accordance witb existing laws and regulations in place at the time of the accidental spill; nfth the area
contaminated by the spill shall be cleaned (remediated) to background conditions, or alternatively to a level that
meets the requirements of existing laws and regulations at the time of the clean-up and that does not leave any
residual threat to humans or the environment in which the spill occurs.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
A copy of the completed SWPPP shall be retained in the project file and the if accidental releases of
contaminants occurs during construction, the applicant shall submit verification that the five step
remediation effort has been completed.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
WHEN REQUIRED: The copy of the SWPPP study shall be placed in the project file prior to initiating
construction of the new facilities. The verification of remediation shall be placed
in the project file following completion of any accidental spills of hazardous or
toxic materials.
DATE SWPPP STUDY SUBMITIED:
DATE REMEDIATION VERIFICATION SUBMITIED:
FOLLOW-UP REQUIRED/COMPLETED
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4.c.3 The project proponent shall select best management practices from the Supplement A Attachment that achieves
a 600/. percent reduction in pollutants generated on tbe project site during swap meetoperatioDs. These measures
will be integrated into the industrial Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that must be prepared for
this project in accordance with current non-point source (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permitting procedures. The operations SWPPP sball be provided to the city for review and approval
prior to initiating operations at the site.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
A copy of the completed operations SWPPP shall be retained in the project file and the if accidental
releases of contaminants occurs during operations, the applicant shall submit verification that remediation
has been completed.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
WHEN REQUIRED: The copy of the SWPPP study shall be placed in the project file prior to initiating
operations at the new facilities. The verification of remediation shaIl be placed
in the project file following completion of any accidental spills of hazardous or
toxic materials.
DATE SWPPP STUDY SUBMITIED:
DATE REMEDIATION VERIFICATION SUBMITTED:
FOLLOW-UP REQUIRED/COMPLETED
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4.c.4 The Bu.iness Plan prepared for project operation. .han indicate how the operation will handle an.pill. or leakage
of hazardous or toxic materials during opentional activities. The Plan shall also define how such spills will be
remediated in compliance with applicable .tate and local regulation. regarding cleanup and di.posal of the
contaminant released. The contaminated waste shall be collected and disposed of at an appropriately licensed
disposal or treatment facility.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
A copy of the completed Business Plan shall be retained in the project file and the if accidental releases
of contaminants occurs during operations. the applicant shall submit verification that remediation has been
completed.
COMPUANCE RECORD
WHEN REQUIRED: The copy of the Business Plan shall be placed in the project file prior to initiating
operations at the new facilities. The verification of remediation shall be placed
in the project file following completion of any accidental spills of hazardous or
toxic materials.
DATE BUSINESS PLAN SUBMIITED:
DATE REMEDIATION VERIFICATION SUBMIITED:
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All construction Air Quality Measures will be implemented through this one measure.
5.a.l The project will comply with regional rules such as SCAQMD Rules 403 and 402 which would assist in reducing
short-term air pollutant emissions. Rule 403 requires that fugitive dust he controlled with hest availahle eontrol
measures so that the presence of such dust does not remain visihle in the atmosphere heyond the property line of
the emission source. Rule 402 requires dust suppression techniques to be implemented to prevent fugitive dust
from creating a nuisance off-site. These dust suppression techniques are summarized below.
Portions of the construction site to remain inactive longer than a period of three months shan be seeded
and watered until grass cover Is grown or otherwise stabilized in a manner acceptable to the City.
All active portions of the construction site shan be watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust
On-site vehicie speed shall be limited to 15 mph.
All on-site roads shall be paved as soon as feasible or watered periodically or chemically stabilized.
All material excavated or graded shall be sufficiently watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust
Watering, with complete coverage, shall occur at least twice daily, preferably in the late morning and
after work is done for the day.
All clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation activities shall cease during period of high winds (i.e.,
greater than 25 mph averaged over one hour) or dnring Stage 1 or Stage 2 episodes.
All material transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent
excessive amounts of dust
The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation operations shall be minimized at
all times.
Additionally, Title 24 ofthe California Code of Regulations shall be implemented to conserve energy and
to reduce emissions associated with energy sources. These measures include use of solar or low emission
water beaters to be used with combined space/water heater units, double-paned glass or window
treatment for energy consenration in all exterior windows, and building units shall be oriented
north/south where feasible.
5.a.2 The construction contractorshall select the construction equipment used on-site based on low emission faeton and high
energy efficiency. The construction contraetor shaD ensure that construction grading plans include a statement that
all construction equipment will be tuned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specificatioDS.
S.a.3 The construction contractor shall utilize elechic or natural gas powered equipment in Ueu of gasoline or diesel powered
engines, where feasible.
5.a.4 The construction contractor shaD ensure that construction grading plans include a statement thatworkcrewswillshut
off equipment when not in use. During smog season (May through October), the ovenD length of the construction
period should be eJ:tend~ thereby decreasing the size of the area prepared each day, to minimize vehicles and
equipment operating at the same time.
5.a.5 The construction contractor shall time the construction activities so as not to interfere with peak hour traffic and so
as to minhnize obstruction of through traffic lanes adjacent to the site; if necessary, a flagperson sbaD be retalDed to
maintain safety adjacent to existing roadways.
5.a.6 The construction contractorshall support and encourage ride-sharing and transit incentives forthe construction crew.
S.a.7 The construction contractor shaD utilize as much as possible precoated/natural colored building materials, water based
or low VOC coating, and coating transfer or spray equipment with high transrer efficiency, such as high volume low
pressure (HVLP) spray method, or manual coatings application such as paint brush, band roDer, trowel, spatula,
dauber, rag, or sponge.
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5.8.8 To reduce construction particulate emissions, the developer shaD implement ODe or a combination of the measures
DutUned below to achieve a 400/0 reduction in such emissions on those peak construction days:
Reduce the maximum area of active construction by 40./0 <to three acres per day) on days of peak
construction activity to reduce particulate emissions below the 150 Ib/day threshold.
Identify additional measures tbat CBn be implemented on peak operating days to achieve a 400/. reduction
in fugitive dust emissions.
Purchase PM10 offsets for the period of time tbat construction grading is being implemented.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
The City shall require that a construction air pollutant control log be maintained by the general contractor
to ensure that the emission reduction actions defined above are implemented on a daily basis when
construction activities are underway. A copy of the completed log shall be retained in the project file.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
WHEN REQUIRED: The copy ofthe construction emission control log shall be submitted to the City
on a weekly basis during construction activities. During the random field
inspections by the City the log shall be reviewed and actual implementation of all
the above measures verified.
DATES EMISSION CONTROL LOG SUBMIITED:
FOLLOW-UP REQUIRED/COMPLETED
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5.a.9 To reduce operating NO. emiuioDs, tbe developer shall implement one or a combination urtbe measures outlined
below to achieve a 350/. reduction in such emissions during days of operations:
Provide substantiating traffic and vehicle miles traveled data to demonstrate that operation of tbe swap
meet will not increase total emissions in the Basin since trips and vmt will be reduced at or to other
location. within the Ba.in by implementing this swap meet operation.
Implement a verifiable rideshare program that will reduce vmt byaD amount to achieve a3So/. reduction
in NO. emissions.
Purchase NO. emission offsets for those emissions in excess of S5 Ibs, i.e. estimated to be 29.12 Ibs per
day on day. of operation.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
The applicant shall provide the City with a written substantiation the traffic and vehicle miles traveled are
reduced within the Basin; provide a copy and ongoing verification that a verifiable rideshare program is being
implemented; or provide verification that permanent NO. offsets have been purchased.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
WHEN REQUIRED: A copy of the verification for the method ofmitigatiog NO. offsets shall be provided
to the City prior to initiating any permanent operations at the site. If ongoing
monitoring of a rideshare program is required, the monitoring verification notes shall
be placed io the project file immediately following their submittal.
DATE VERIFICATION SUBMITIED:
DATE RIDESHARE VERIFICATIONS ARE SUBMITIED:
FOLLOW-UP REQUIRED/COMPLETED
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6.8.1 Traffic operations at the Mount Vernon AvenuelProject Access location shall be monitored bi-aoDually, and at
such time that the intenection operates at an unsatisfactory level of ,enice with stop sign control, the project
proponent ,ball contribute bi,lher fair ,bare toward, tbe ,ignalization of ,aid inter,ection. Attbe time of
,jgnalization, con,ideration ,ban be given to removing tbe pede'trian ,Ignal attbe Intersection of Mount Vernon
Avenue and Johnston Street, as pedestrian crossings could be accommodated at the new signalized location.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
The applicant shall provide the City with a copy of the traffic monitoring data developed for the Mount Vernon
AvenuelProject Access location. A copy of the data shall be retained in the project file. Iffair share funding
of a traffic signal is required, a copy of the letter providing the funds to the City shall be retained in the project
file.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
WHEN REQUIRED: The copy of the traffic monitoring data shall be provided to the City following each
survey. The fee shall be paid immediately if the City determines that the data verifies
an unsatisfactory level of service based on stop sign control.
DATES SURVEYS SUBMITTED:
DATE FEES PAID:
FOLLOW-UP REQUIRED/COMPLETED
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10. b.t Swap meet operatioDS shall be terminated at 10 p. m. on all evenings, unless tbe applicant carries out the following
steps: a) conducts a noise survey to verify that noise levels are below 45 dBA ~ at the nearest residence between
10 and 11 p.m., or b) Install a noise aUennation barrier and monitor noise levels to verify that noise levels atthe
nearest residence is below the 45 dBA L., threshold.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
The applicant shall provide the City with notification of the time of closure for swap meet operations prior to
initiating operations. If closed at or before 10 p.m., no further mitigation will be required. If operations
continue after IO p.m., the noise survey shall be conducted by a qualified acoustical scientist or firm and
submitted to the City, with or without noise attenuation barriers, for review and approval.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
WHEN REQUIRED: Hours of operation shall be submitted to the City prior to initiating operations. If
noise surveys are conducted they shall be submitted to the City immediately following
the completion of the first survey.
DATE OPERATIONAL DATA SUBMITIED:
DATE NOISE SURVEY CONDUCTED:
DATE NOISE STUDY SUBMITTED:
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lO.b.2 The swap meet operator shall include 8 condition in leases or agreements with vendors which specifically prohibits
the operation of loud noise sources at the swap meet Enforcement sball be accomplished by operator monitoring
of noise sources during swap meet business hours and termination or leases or agreements when a vendor persists
in violating this prohibition.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICA nON
The applicant shall provide the City with a copy of the lease that contains the requisite condition. If noise
complaints are received, the City may request the operator to verify that the noise problem has been corrected.
This shall be verified ill writing by the operator.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
WHEN REQUIRED: A copy of the lease shall be provided to the City for review and approval of this
condition prior to initiating operations. Notes verifying resolution of noise complaints
shall be submitted within ten days of the complaint.
DATE LEASE SUBMITIED:
DATE RESOLUTION NOTES SUBMITIED:
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11.a.l The City shall require that adequate infrastructure and water supply are available throughout the site and per
City standards to meet peak fire flow requirements and tbat the infrastructure will be in place aDd operational
prior to occupancy of the Dew facility.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
The applicant shall provide the City with a copy of the utility drawings for the project site aod the as built
drawings for retention in the project file.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
WHEN REQUIRED: A copy of the engineered utility drawings shall be provided to the City for review and
approval of this condition prior to initiating operations. The as built drawings shall
be submitted to the City for retention when they become available after construction
of the site is completed.
DATE ENGINEERED UTILITY DRAWINGS SUBMITTED:
DATE AS BUIL TS ARE SUBMITTED:
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11. r.l The developer shaD provide a source redUCtiOD and recycHng plan for facility operations that demonstrate maximum
recycling .Csolid wasle Cor Ibe types .Cwasle generaled allbe swap mee~ wilb Ibe goal being 50% recycling. Tbis plan
shall be submitted to the City Solid Waste Department for review and approval prior to building occupancy.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
The applicant shall provide the City with a copy of the source reduction and recycling plan for retention in the
project file.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
WHEN REQUIRED: A copy of the source reduction and recycling plan shall be provided to the City for
review and approval of this condition prior to initiating operations.
DATE PLAN SUBMITIED:
DATE PLAN APPROVED:
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13.c.1 Irswap meet operations are carried ontat nigh~ tbe facility sball use fully sbielded exterior lighting and direclligbting
so that it does not spiu over to residential property adjacent to this facility. This will be to minimize sky-ward glare,
and to help reduce light poUution in this mixed use area.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
The City shall inspect the lighting at the project site to verify that it is shielded and directed and does not spill
over onto adjacent residential property.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
WHEN REQUIRED: The inspection shall be completed prior to initiation of operations. Any corrections
to minimize light glare and conflicts with residential uses shall be corrected before
operations can begin.
DATE LIGHT INSPECTION CONDUCTED:
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DATA OPERATIONS ALLOWED TO BEGIN
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300 North "D" Street. San Bernardino. CA 92418-0001
909.384.5002. Fax: 909.384.5158
Business Registration Division: 909.384.5302
Passport Acceptance Facility: 909.384.5128
www.cLsan-bernardino.ca.us
February 22, 2001
Mark Ostoich
Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden, LLP
600 N. Arrowhead A venue, Suite 300
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Dear Mrt~
At the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council held on February 20,2001, the
following action was taken relative to the public hearing on General Plan Amendment
No. 00-03 and Conditional Use Permit No. 00-16, to change the land use designation
from CG-I, Commercial General, to CH, Commercial Heavy, on 12.7 acres located on
the west side ofMt. Vernon Avenue, north of Johnston Street:
That the public hearing be closed, that said resolution be adopted which
approves General Plan Amendment No. 00-03, that the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
be adopted, and that Conditional Use Permit No. 00-16 be approved,
based on the Findings of Fact in the Planning Commission staff report,
subject to the Conditions of Approval and Standard Requirements.
If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
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Rachel G. Clark, CMC
City Clerk
cc: Development Services Department (Planning)
Familyland Associates
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ADOPTED SHARED VALVES: Integrity. Accountability. Respect for Human Dignity. Honesty
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GRESHAM, SAVAGE, NOLAN & TILDEN, LLP
A REGISTERED LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP
LAWYERS. FOUNDED 1910
FOR THE FIRM:
Mark A. Ostoich
600 N. ARROWHEAD A VENUE, SUITE 300
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA 92401-1148
(909) 884-2171. FACSIMILE (909) 888-2120
WILLIAM GUTHRIE (1886-1941)
DONALD W.JORDAN (1907-1989)
JOHN B- LONERGAN (RETIRED 1976)
December 19,2000
HAND DELIVERED
Ms. Sylvia Hernandez
Assistant Planner
City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, California 92418
Re: General Plan Amendment 00-03 and Conditional Use Permit 00-16
Dear Ms. Hernandez:
Thank you for sending me a copy of the staff report and conditions of approval for the
above-referenced matter. In preliminarily reviewing the conditions of approval, I have the
following requested changes:
1. Attachment D. Condition of Approval 6. As I understand, the City's nighttime
noise standard goes into effect at 10:00 p.m. In addition, the Applicant would like the option of
operating until II :00 p.m. on Thursday evenings. Accordingly, I am requesting the following
substitute Condition 6:
"The hours of operation shall be established on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and
occasionally on Thursdays from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; provided,
however, that in order to operate after 10:00 p.m., the Applicant
will be required to produce a noise survey verifying to the City that
noise levels at the nearest residence between the hours of 10:00
p.m. and 11:00 p.m. will not exceed 45 dBA."
This requested change is based on Mitigation Measure lO.b.1 in the Initial Study.
2. Attachment D. Condition of Ap,proval 10. As now written, Condition 10 is
ambiguous, in that it seems to go beyond loud speakers and music and includes, "any other
noise". Accordingly, I am requesting the following modification:
"No loud speakers, music, or any other noise from the swap meet
shall violate the City Noise Ordinance."
Riverside Office. 3403 Tenth Street, Suite 518, Riverside, CA 92501 . (909) 684.2171. Facsimile (909) 684-2150
Victorville Office. 14350 Civic Drive, Suite 120, Victorville, CA 92392. (760) 243-2889 . Facsimile (760) 243-0467
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Ms. Sylvia Hernandez
December 19,2000
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3. Attachment E. Condition of Approval 7(b) (pa~e 9). Although I am not
requesting any change in this Condition, please confirm to me that this Condition requires a letter
signed by the Applicant committing to (a) monitor the intersection on a biannual basis and, when
a signal is warranted, (b) install the signal.
4. Attachment E. Condition of Ap,proval 7(t) (pa~e 10), Although I am not
requesting any change in this Condition, please clarify whether striping or a concrete turn pocket
is being required.
5. Fire Department Standard Re'lllirements. Additional Information (bottom of
\2l!W. Under the City Municipal Code, the 1998 Edition of the California Fire Code and the
1997 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code are adopted. After reviewing the California Fire Code, I
seriously question whether fire hydrants are required for outdoor places of assembly. As I would
like to have the opportunity to discuss this matter further with the Fire Department, I am
requesting the following blanket condition of approval regarding fire hydrants.
"All fire hydrants on the site will be located as required in the
Municipal Code, which incorporates the California Fire Code and
the Uniform Fire Code."
Thank you for your assistance on these matters and for all your hard work on this project.
Very truly yours,
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Mark A. Ostoich, of
GRESHAM, SAVAGE,
NOLAN & TILDEN, LLP
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Mr. Paull. Kim
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00-03 TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION
FROM CG-l, COMMERCIAL GENERAL, TO CH, COMMERCIAL HEAVY, FOR 12.7
ACRES LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MT. VERNON AVENUE, NORTH OF
JOHNSTON STREET.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals
(a) WHEREAS, the General Plan for the City of San Bernardino was adopted by the
Mayor and Common Council by Resolution No. 89-159 on June 2,1989.
(b) WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 to the General Plan of the City of
San Bernardino was considered by the Planning Commission on December 19, 2000, after a
noticed public hearing, and the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval has been
considered by the Mayor and Common Council.
(c) WHEREAS, an Initial Study was prepared in September 2000 and reviewed by the
Environmental Review Committee and the Planning Commission who both determined that
General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 would not have a significant effect on the environment
based on the identified mitigation measures, and therefore, recommend that a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program be adopted.
(d) WHEREAS, the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration received a 20-day public
review period from October 5, 2000 through October 25, 2000 and all comments relative thereto
have been reviewed by the Planning Commission and the Mayor and Common Council in
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(e) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a noticed public hearing on
December 19, 2000 in order to receive public testimony and written and oral comments on
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General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 (a proposal to change the General Plan Land Use
Designation from CG-I, Commercial General, to CH, Commercial Heavy, for 12.7 acres located
on the west side of Mt. Vernon Avenue, north of Johnston Street) and fully reviewed and
considered in the Planning Division staff report and the recommendation of the Environmental
Review Committee.
(1) WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council,held a noticed public hearing and fully
reviewed and considered proposed General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 and the Planning
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Staff Report on February 20, 2001.
(g) WHEREAS, the adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 is deemed in the
interest of the orderly development of the City and is consistent with the goals, objectives and
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SECTION 2. Negative Declaration
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Objective 1.30 to "Provide for the development of limited commercial and industrial uses
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characterized by an extensive use of outdoor or indoor space for their sales, service,
and/or storage and ensure their compatibility with adjacent uses. "
The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or welfare of the City in that any development proposed for the site in the
future will be required to meet the extensive development standards that are in place to
buffer nearby sensitive uses and that enable industrial projects to blend with adjacent
neighborhoods.
The proposed amendment would not impact the balance of land uses within the City in
that the addition of land designated for heavy commercial uses will provide additional
opportunities for economic development that has been lost during the recession of the last
several years.
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In the case of an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map, the subject parcel(s) is
physically suitable (including, but not limited to access, provision of utilities,
compatibility with adjoining land uses, and absence of physical constraints) for the
requested land use designation(s) and the anticipated land use development(s) in that the
amendment area is bounded on both sides by developed, dedicated streets, and existing
infrastructure suitable for urban development.
SECTION 4. Amendment
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council that:
The Land Use Plan of the General Plan of the City of San Bernardino is amended by
changing the land use designation from CG-I, Commercial General, to CH, Commercial
Heavy, for 12.7 acres located on the west side ofMt. Vernon Avenue, north of Johnston
Street. This amendment is designated as General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 and its
location is outlined on the map entitled Attachment A, and further described in
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Attachment B, copies of which are attached and incorporated herein for reference.
General Plan Amendment No. 00-03 shall become effective immediately upon adoption
of this resolution.
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This resolution and the amendment affected by it shall be noted on such appropriate
General Plan maps as having been previously adopted and approved by the Mayor and Common
Council and which are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 6. Notice of Determination
The Planning Division is hereby directed to file a Notice of Determination with the
County Clerk of the County of San Bernardino certifYing the City's compliance with California
Environmental Quality Act in preparing the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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RESOLUTION. . . ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00-03 TO
THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, TO AMEND THE
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM CG-I, COMMERCIAL
GENERAL, TO CH, COMMERCIAL HEAVY, FOR 12.7 ACRES LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF MT. VERNON AVENUE, NORTH OF JOHNSTON STREET.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
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ATTACHMENT A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00-03
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GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00-03
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