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ORDINANCE (ID#3191) DOC ID: 3191 B
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO—REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Public Hearing
From: Mark Persico M/CC Meeting Date: 05/19/2014
Prepared by: Aron Liang, (909) 384-5057
Dept: Community Development Ward(s): 1
Subject:
Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino Approving Zoning Map Amendment 13-07 to Amend
the Subject Site's Zoning from Office Industrial Park (OIP) to Industrial Light (IL) Zone and
Approving Development Permit P13-08 to Establish a Heavy Equipment Transport Facility with
Ancillary Auto Repair, Located at 673 South Waterman Avenue, in the Office Industrial Park
(OIP)Zone. (FIRST READING)(#3191)
Current Business Registration Certificate: Not Applicable
Financial Impact:
Increased property tax and sales tax of an undetermined amount to accrue to the City.
Mayor to open the hearing. . .
Motion: Close the hearing; lay over Ordinance for final adoption; and approve
Development Permit P13-08, based upon the Findings of Fact contained in the
Q Mayor and Council Staff Report and subject to the Conditions of Approval
contained in the Planning Commission Staff Report.
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
None.
BackEround:
On April 16, 2014, the Planning Commission recommended that the Mayor and Common
Council approve Zoning Map Amendment 13-07 to amend the subject site's zoning from Office
Industrial Park(OIP) to Industrial Light(IL) Zone and Development Permit P13-08 to establish a
heavy equipment transport facility with ancillary auto repair. The project site is located at 673
South Waterman Avenue, in the OIP zone.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant requests approval of the following:
• Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) 13-07 under the authority of Development Code
Section 19.50.030 to change the land use designation of approximately 3.37 acres
from Office Industrial Park(OIP) to Industrial Light(IL); and
• Development Permit P 13-08 under the authority of Development Code Section
19.44.030 to establish a heavy equipment transport facility with ancillary auto repair.
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The project site is located at 673 South Waterman Avenue and is currently developed with a
9,490-square foot office building,which would remain at the site and will serve as administrative
offices for the facility. Primary vehicular access is on Waterman Avenue. Other activities
associated with the development proposal include grading, construction of an on-site storm drain
and water quality basin. The proposal includes on-site infrastructure improvements related to
vehicular access and on-site circulation. Water supply and wastewater conveyance, and
electrical power and natural gas are currently serving the site.
SETTING/SITE CHARACTERISTICS
The project site consists of two parcels, totaling 3.73 acres. Recent uses on the project site
included a consultant company and a business maintenance facility. These uses have since
vacated in anticipation of the proposed heavy equipment facility.
Table 1 illustrates surrounding land use characteristics of the subject site and surrounding
properties.
TABLE 1: LAND USE CHARACTERISTICS
EXISTING LAND USE ZONING GENERAL
LOCATION PLAN
Site Industrial Office Building Office Industrial (OIP) Industrial
North Industrial Business Office Industrial(OIP) Industrial
South Industrial Business Office Industrial Park(OIP) Industrial
East Single-family Structures Industrial Light(IL) Industrial
West Industrial Business Park Office industrial Park(OIP) Industrial
BACKGROUND
• December 16, 1981 - A certificate of occupancy was issued for a conditioning contractor
office and warehouse facility.
• March 28, 1984 - A certificate of occupancy was issued for a fixtures and equipment
facility.
• March 15, 2013 - The applicant acquired the subject site.
• January 21, 2014 - Zoning Map Amendment 13-07 and Development Permit P 14-08 was
submitted.
• March 3,2014 - The applicant submitted a revised project description.
• March 5, 2014 - the applicant submitted an Initial Study prepared by Lilburn
Corporation.
• March 5, 2014 - Zoning Map Amendment 13-07 and Development Permit P 13-08 was
deemed complete.
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• March 20, 2014 - The Development/Environmental Review Committee (D/ERC)
reviewed the project, released the Initial Study for public review and the item was moved
to the Planning Commission for consideration.
ANALYSIS
The subject site has generally been used for office for industrial activities and is located in the
OIP zone. The proposed project will be developed in two phases with Phase I to establish the
proposed heavy equipment transport facility. The proposed transport business would transport
heavy equipment to and from various customer sites and provide on-site fueling and maintenance
of the business' equipment. The rear of the site would be used for the storage of equipment
including 12 trailers, five (5) trucks, and two (2) pilot vehicles. Phase II would involve
construction of a 9,000-square foot vehicle maintenance/auto repair building. The proposed
maintenance building would provide additional storage capacity and the ability to perform
vehicle maintenance on-site, rather than off-site. A total of 12 employees are anticipated to work
at the site. Attachment B development plans provides site layout, on-site circulation and
elevations.
Additionally, the equipment storage area would be screened with landscaping and a six-foot
rolling solid gate at the entrance to the storage area. Site development would include:
• Remove an existing iron fence and attached security gates that occurs along the
west(facing Waterman Avenue) and portions of the north, east and south.
• Remove trees on-site (19 of which occur near the western boundary of the site
facing Waterman Avenue) and replacement of 22 trees.
• Install a 10-foot by 20-foot fuel island with an approximate 2,500 to 3,000 gallon
aboveground storage tank for the facility's trucks.
• Expansion of the northernmost driveway throat from 24 feet to 65 feet along with
supplemental striping denoting a width of 50 feet.
The following site design discussion illustrates compatibility of the project with the surrounding
area:
Parkins:
Development Code Section 19.24.040 requires a minimum of 54 parking spaces for this project,
and the site plan exceeds that standard with 80 stalls.
Landscaping_
Fifteen percent landscaping coverage in the parking lot is normally required; however,
Development Code Section 19.62.020(8) allows for landscaping to be less than the required 15%
for the reuse of nonconforming commercial/industrial sites. The project provides 7%
landscaping. The existing landscaping is well maintained, consistent with Development Code
Chapter 19.28, Landscaping Standards.
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Operating Characteristics
The business proposes to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with office hours from 7
a.m. to 5 p.m.,Monday through Friday.
The project complies with the IL zone land use regulations and development standards of the
Development Code, as indicated in the following Table 2:
TABLE 2-DEVELOPMENT CODE AND GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE
CATEGORY PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT GENERAL PLAN
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Permitted Use Heavy Equipment Permitted subject to Consistent
Transport Facility Conditional Use
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Setbacks Front 10 feet 10 feet and 10 10 feet 10 feet 10 N/A
Sides Rear feet 10 feet feet
Lot Coverage 7% 75% N/A
Landscaping 9,153 sq.ft. (*) (7%) 21,787 sq.ft. (15%) N/A
Parking Standard 29 spaces 26 3 29 spaces 27 2 N/A
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(*) Legal non-conforming established in 1980.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
The proposed project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Lilburn
Corporation environmental consultant prepared the Initial Study (Attachment D) and circulated
for a 20-day public review period from March 26, 2014 to April 14, 2014. Several mitigation
measures were included for Air Quality, Cultural Resources, Hazards and Hazardous Materials,
and Noise. The mitigation measures pertain to construction activities. Mitigation measures are
summarized in the Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program (Attachment E) and are
incorporated by reference in the Conditions of Approval.
FINDINGS OF FACT -ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan.
The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan, in that per Table LU-2, "Land Use
and Zoning Designations Consistency" in the General Plan Land Use Element, the OIP and IL
zones are both considered industrial designations, and therefore,the change of zoning designation of
the subject site from OIP to IL will be consistent with the General Plan.
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Further, General Plan Policy 4.1.2, states: "proactively seek out and retain businesses....,
including. attracting industrial and manufacturing users." The change of land use designation
from OIP to IL zone would enable the property owner to expand Phase 11, to allow a viable
development opportunity consistent with the industrial uses adjacent to the north, south and west.
2. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the pubic interest, health, safety,
convenience or welfare of the City.
The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or welfare of the City, in that the change in zoning designation of the site from OIP to
IL will maintain an industrial land use classification on the site.
3. The proposed amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the
City.
The proposed amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City, in
that as noted in Findings 1 and 2, above, the change in zoning designation of the subject site from
OIP to IL will maintain the industrial General Plan land use designation for the site. Thus, the
balance of land uses in the City will not be affected by this proposal.
4. The subject parcels are 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 the anticipated land use development.
The site is rectangular, generally flat, and is approximately 3.73 acres in size. As noted above,
the site is presently developed with an industrial office building, and the surrounding properties to
the north, south and west are also developed with a variety of business park and industrial uses.
The site has direct access from Waterman Avenue and is presently served by all utilities. Further,
the proposal to change the zoning designation of the subject site from OIP to IL will maintain the
industrial General Plan land use designation for the site. Therefore, the subject parcel is
physically suitable for the requested zoning designation and the anticipated land use development.
FINDINGS OF FACT - DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
1. The proposed development is permitted in the subject zoning district and complies with all
applicable provisions of the Development Code, including prescribed site development
standards and any/all applicable design guidelines.
The proposed heavy equipment transport facility and intended land uses will be compatible with
existing development that is located in the surrounding area as discussed in Zoning Map
Amendment Findings 2 and 3, above. The proposed project complies with the development
standards contained in the Development Code as shown in Table 2. The Land Use Element
(Table LU-2) lists the intended uses for the IL, Industrial Light land use district, and includes a
variety of activities that are conducted indoors, such as light manufacturing, assembly,
warehouse and distribution, administrative offices, and similar uses.
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2. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan.
Table LU-2 of the General Plan describes the Industrial Light (IL) land use district as a district
intended for "(a) variety of light industrial uses, including warehousing/distribution, assembly,
light manufacturing, research and development, mini-storage, and repair facilities conducted
within enclosed structures..." Establishment of the heavy equipment transport facility as
proposed would promote the following General Plan goal:
Goal 4.1: "Encourage economic activity that capitalizes on the transportation and locational
strengths of San Bernardino."
The proposed project will expand job opportunities and industrial service opportunities within
the City. The proposed project would be conditioned to be compatible with other industrial uses
proximity to the project site to the north, south and west on Waterman Avenue.
3. The proposed development would be harmonious and compatible with existing and future
developments within the zoning district and general area, as well as with the land uses
presently on the subject property.
The proposed project will be compatible with existing industrial businesses in the area, as well as
future land uses permitted in the IL zone, which surrounds the property to the north, south, and
west. Existing single-family homes to the east abutting the project site will be buffered from the
proposed use by perimeter fencing and landscaping. The proposed project, as designed, would
not increase the intensity of the existing industrial use, and is therefore not expected to adversely
impact neighboring businesses or residences. Instead, the project will provide economic
development opportunity for the proposed site to operate more efficiently, with additional
landscaping and other frontage improvements. These improvements will keep the proposed
development in harmony with surrounding land uses.
4. Approval of the Development Permit for the proposed development is in compliance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and Section 19.20.030(6) of the
Development Code.
Approval of the Development Permit is in compliance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Development Code Section 19.20.030(6) pertaining to
environmental resources and constraints. An Initial Study (Attachment D) was prepared for the
project and did not identify any potentially significant effects on the environment that could not
be mitigated. The D/ERC has recommended that a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program(Attachment E)be adopted for this project.
S. There will be no potential significant negative impacts upon environmental quality and
natural resources that could not be properly mitigated and monitored.
The proposed project is not likely to cause significant adverse impacts on environmental quality
and natural resources. An environmental review was completed according to the CEQA
Guidelines to determine the presence and extent of any environmental impacts, as discussed in
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the Initial Study (Attachment D). This project will be subject to the mitigation measures in the
Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program (Attachment E) to mitigate any potential adverse
impacts. The Development/Environmental Review Committee and the Planning Commission
independently reviewed and analyzed the Initial Study and MM/RP, and exercised independent
judgment in consideration of the proposed project.
6 The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use being proposed.
The site has an appropriate size and location for industrial businesses. All future uses must
comply with IL development standards, like the proposed project. Improvements to
infrastructure will provide the necessary services to the site. The proposal meets the standards for
setbacks, access, parking, loading, lot coverage, landscaping, and drainage, and the proposed
density/intensity of industrial uses can be accommodated.
7. There are 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 and City departments responsible for providing access, water, sanitation, utilities,
and other public services have reviewed the proposal, and none have indicated an inability to
serve the proposed development. The project site is an existing industrial site developed with
warehouse facilities. Connecting to the existing utility lines surrounding the location can provide
water, electricity, telephone, and other services. The project will not be detrimental to public
health and safety.
8. The location, size, design and operating characteristics of the proposed development would
not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the city.
The project will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare
of the City. The proposed project is permitted in the IL zone and must comply with the operating
standards in the Municipal Code and Development Code. The proposed project will promote
business opportunity within the City and allow the proposed business to improve the appearance
the project site with added infrastructure on-site storm drain, water quality basin and landscaping
along the north, south and east property boundary.
CONCLUSION
The Planning Commission found that the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan
and Development Code. The application satisfies all Findings of Fact required for approval of
Zoning Map Amendment 13-07 and Development Permit-P 13-08.
RECOMMENDATION
Close the hearing; and lay over Ordinance for final adoption and approve Development Permit P
13-08, based upon the Findings of Fact contained in the Mayor and Council Staff Report and
subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in the Planning Commission Staff Report.
City Attorney Review:
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Supporting Documents:
ord 3191 (PDF)
Ordinance Exhibit A-MMRP Redlands Transport (DOC)
Ordinance Exhibit B IL Zoning (PDF)
Attachment 1 Map-location (DOC)
Attachment 2 PC Staff Report (PDF)
PC Minutes 04.16.2014 (PDF)
Legal ad (DOC)
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ORDINANCE NO.
2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING ZONING
MAP AMENDMENT 13-07 TO AMEND THE SUBJECT SITE'S ZONING FROM
3 OFFICE INDUSTRIAL PARK (OIP) TO INDUSTRIAL LIGHT (IL) ZONE AND
4 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PERMIT P13-08 TO ESTABLISH A HEAVY
EQUIPMENT TRANSPORT FACILITY WITH ANCILLARY AUTO REPAIR,
5 LOCATED AT 673 SOUTH WATERMAN AVENUE, IN THE OFFICE INDUSTIRAL
PARK (OIP) ZONE.
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7 WHEREAS,the current Development Code was adopted in 1991; and a
8 WHEREAS, the current General Plan was adopted in 2005; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2014, the Planning Commission of the City of San
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Bernardino held a noticed public hearing to consider public testimony and the staff report s
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recommending approval of Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) 13-07 and Development Permit- N
P 13-08 to establish a heavy equipment transport facility with ancillary auto repair, located at 673 c"c
12 South Waterman Avenue and recommended approval of the proposed Zoning Map o
13 Amendment and Development Permit-P 13-08 to the Mayor and Common Council; and
14 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council held a noticed public hearing for ZMA 13-07 on a
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15 May 19, 2014; Notice for said public hearing was published in The Sun newspaper on May 8,
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SECTION 1. The Mayor and Common Council find that the above-stated Recitals
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23 1 The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan, in that per Table LU-2, Q
24 "Land Use and Zoning Designations Consistency" in the General Plan Land Use Element, the
25 01P and IL zones are both considered industrial designations, and therefore, the change of
26 zoning designation of the subject site from OIP to IL will be consistent with the General Plan.
.27 Further, General Plan Policy 4.1.2, states: "proactively seek out and retain businesses ...,
28 including: attracting industrial and manufacturing users." The change of land use
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1 designation from 01P to IL zone would enable the property owner to expand Phase 1I, to
2 allow a viable development opportunity consistent with the industrial uses adjacent to the
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2. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health,
5 safety, convenience, or welfare of the City, in that as noted above, the proposed project will
6 expand job opportunities and industrial service opportunities within the City. The proposed
7 project has been conditioned to be compatible with other industrial uses proximity to the a
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25 1 The Mayor and Common Council finds that Zoning Map Amendment 13-07 and
26 Development Permit-P 13-08 will have no significant adverse effect on the environment
27 with incorporation of the proposed mitigation measures. The Mitigated Negative
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2. Mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration have been
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compiled in a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MM/RP) for the project. The
5 Mayor and Common Council hereby adopts the MM/RP attached as Exhibit A, and
6 incorporated herein by reference. '
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8 SECTION 4. Zoning Map Amendment 13-07, attached hereto as Exhibit B and E
9 incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved.
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13 SECTION 6. Notice of Determination The Planning Division is hereby directed to M
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I ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING ZONING
2 MAP AMENDMENT 13-07 TO AMEND THE SUBJECT SITE'S ZONING FROM
OFFICE INDUSTRIAL PARK (OIP) TO INDUSTRIAL LIGHT (IL) ZONE AND
3 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PERMIT P13-08 TO ESTABLISH A HEAVY
4 EQUIPMENT TRANSPORT FACILITY WITH ANCILLARY AUTO REPAIR,
LOCATED AT 673 SOUTH WATERMAN AVENUE, IN THE OFFICE INDUSTRRAL
5 PARK (OIP) ZONE.
6 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Mayor
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MITIGATION MONITORING and REPORTING PROGRAM
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measures outlined in the Draft and Final Initial Study(herein Final Initial Study) for Zoning Map
Zone Amendment 13-07 and Development Permit-P 13-08. This program has been prepared in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the State and City of
San Bernardino CEQA Guidelines.
CEQA Section 21081.6 requires adoption of a monitoring and/or reporting program for those in
measures or conditions imposed on a project to mitigate or avoid adverse effects on the
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ensure compliance. The program lists the mitigation measures contained within o
the Initial Study.
2. A procedure for compliance and verification has been outlined for each
mandatory mitigation action. This procedure designates who will take action,
what action will be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be
reported.
3. The program contains a separate Mitigation Monitoring and Compliance Record
for each action. On each of these record sheets, the pertinent actions and dates y
will be logged, and copies of permits, correspondence or other data relevant will r-
be retained by the City of San Bernardino.
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CR-l: Should paleontological resources be unearthed during grading, a vertebrate
paleontologist shall be contacted to determine the significance, and make
recommendations for appropriate mitigation measures to the City of San
Bernardino and in compliance with the guidelines of the California Environmental in
Quality Act.
CR-2: If human remains of any kind are found during grading activities, all activities o
must cease immediately and the San Bernardino County Coroner and a qualified co
archaeologist must be notified. The Coroner will examine the remains and
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determines the remains to be of Native American origin, he or she will notify the °
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regarding treatment and/or reburial of the remains. If a most likely descendant
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recommendation regarding the treatment of the remains within 48 hours after
gaining access to them, the contractor shall rebury the Native American human
remains and associated grave goods with appropriate dignity on the property in a
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Planning staff shall verify implementation of the above mitigation measure.
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VI. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
HWQ-1: The vehicle wash area shall be directly connected to the storm drain and
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HWQ-2: The owner shall schedule an annual seminar and refresher course to review
Source Control BMPs contained in the WQMP.
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HWQ-3: The underground basin and all on-site storm drain inlets shall be inspected ti
monthly or when an extreme storm occurs, and shall consist of cleaned out as
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HWQ-4: Drip irrigation, smart controller and drought tolerant plant material and wood
mulch shall be used in the landscaping design. Plants shall be grouped with
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promote surface filtration. The finished grade of newly-created landscape
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HWQ-5: The existing trash enclosure and surrounding improvements are proposed to
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HWQ-6: A landscape maintenance company will on a monthly basis ensure that the site
is trash free and report if lids to trash enclosures are broken. Trash storage P
areas shall be kept clean and free of debris.
HWQ-7: The owner shall file a Spill Contingency Plan with the County of San
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HWQ-8: Rain triggered shutoff devices and shutoff devices designed to limit water
supply in the event of a broken sprinkler will be used in the landscape design.
Irrigation and landscaping shall be coordinated to avoid overspray, etc. Wood ¢
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HWQ-9: The top of the catch basin shall be painted with a "No Dumping, Drains to
Creek" sign or equivalent.
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HWQ-11: The owner shall inspect and maintain the BMPs and shall be able to provide a
for local specific requirements regarding self-inspections and records of all
BMPs where Operation and Maintenance is required. Operation and E
Maintenance for each BMP shall be fully funded by the project owner.
HWQ-12: A Notice of Intent shall be filed with the Water Board for issuance of a Waste
Discharge Identification Number (WDID). A Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Program (SWPPP) shall be kept on-site throughout construction; ti
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A request to amend the zoning map for a 3.73-acre parcel project site from Office Industrial Park(OIP)to 0
Industrial Light (IL) and establish a heavy equipment transport facility with ancillary auto repair. The
project site is located at 673 South Waterman Avenue,in the Office Industrial Park(OIP)zone. a
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant requests approval of the following:
• Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) 13-07 under the authority of Development Code
Section 19.50.030 to change the land use designation of approximately 3.37 acres
from Office Industrial Park(OIP) to Industrial Light(IL); and
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• Development Permit-P 13-08 under the authority of Development Code Section
19.44.030 to establish a heavy equipment transport facility with ancillary auto repair. E
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The project site is located at 673 South Waterman Avenue and is currently developed with a '3
9,490-square foot office building,which would remain at the site and will serve as administrative
offices for the facility. Primary vehicular access is on Waterman Avenue. Other activities in
associated with the development proposal include grading, construction of on-site storm drain ti
and water quality basin. The proposal includes on-site infrastructure improvements related to a
vehicular access and on-site circulation. Water supply and wastewater conveyance, and o
electrical power and natural gas are currently serving the site.
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The project site consists of two parcels, totaling 3.73 acres. Recent uses on the project site c
included a consultant company and a business maintenance facility. These uses have since M
vacated in anticipation of the proposed heavy equipment facility.
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LOCATION EXISTING LAND USE ZONING GENERAL PLAN
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West Industrial Business Park Office industrial Park(OIP) Industrial
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• March 28, 1984 — A certificate of occupancy was issued for a fixtures and equipment
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• March 15,2013—The applicant acquired the subject site.
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• January 21, 2014 — Zoning Map Amendment 13-07 and Development Permit-P 14-08
was submitted.
• March 3, 2014—The applicant submitted a revised project description.
• March 5, 2014 — the applicant submitted an Initial Study prepared by Lilburn
Corporation.
• March 5, 2014 — Zoning Map Amendment 13-07 and Development Permit-P 13-08 was
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• March 20, 2014 - The Development/Environmental Review Committee (D/ERC) Q
reviewed the project, released the Initial Study for public review and the item was moved
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ANALYSIS
The subject site has generally been used for office for industrial activities and is located in the in
OIP zone. The proposed project will be developed in two phases with Phase I to establish the
proposed heavy equipment transport facility. The proposed transport business would transport
heavy equipment to and from various customer sites and provide on-site fueling and maintenance CO
of the business' equipment. The rear of the site would be used for the storage of equipment
including 12 trailers, five (5) trucks, and two (2) pilot vehicles. Phase II would involve
construction of a 9,000-square foot vehicle maintenance/auto repair building. The proposed o
maintenance building would provide additional storage capacity and the ability to perform
vehicle maintenance on-site, rather than off-site. A total of 12 employees are anticipated to work c
at the site. Attachment B development plans provides site layout, on-site circulation and
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Additionally, the equipment storage area would be screened with landscaping and a six-foot
rolling solid gate at the entrance to the storage area. Site development would include: M
• Remove an existing iron fence and attached security gates that occurs along the
west(facing Waterman Avenue) and portions of the north, east and south.
• Remove trees on-site (19 of which occur near the western boundary of the site
facing Waterman Avenue) and replacement of 22 trees.
• Install a 10-foot by 20-foot fuel island with an approximate 2,500 to 3,000 gallon nv.
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aboveground storage tank for the facility's trucks.
• Expansion of the northernmost driveway throat from 24 feet to 65 feet along with
supplemental striping denoting a width of 50 feet.
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Landscaping:
Fifteen percent landscaping coverage in the parking lot is normally required; however,
Development Code Section 19.62.020(8) allows for landscaping to be less than the required 15%
for the reuse of nonconforming commercial/industrial sites. The project provides 7%
landscaping. The existing landscaping is well maintained, consistent with Development Code
Chapter 19.28, Landscaping Standards.
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Corporation environmental consultant prepared the Initial Study (Attachment D) and circulated
for a 20-day public review period from March 26, 2014 to April 14, 2014. Several mitigation Q
measures were included for Air Quality, Cultural Resources, Hazards and Hazardous Materials,
and Noise. The mitigation measures pertain to construction activities. Mitigation measures are
summarized in the Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Program (Attachment E) and are
incorporated by reference in the Conditions of Approval.
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FINDINGS OF FACT —ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan.
The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan, in that per Table LU-2, "Land Use
and Zoning Designations Consistency" in the General Plan Land Use Element, the OIP and IL
zones are both considered industrial designations,and therefore,the change of zoning designation of Q
the subject site from OIP to IL will be consistent with the General Plan.
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including: attracting industrial and manufacturing users." The change of land use designation
from OIP to IL zone would enable the property owner to expand Phase II, to allow a viable
development opportunity consistent with the industrial uses adjacent to the north, south and west. �°
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that as noted in Findings I and 2, above, the change in zoning designation of the subject site from
OIP to IL will maintain the industrial General Plan land use designation for the site. Thus, the Q
balance of land uses in the City will not be affected by this proposal.
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site is presently developed with an industrial office building, and the surrounding properties to the o
north, south and west are also developed with a variety of business park and industrial uses. The site a
has direct access from Waterman Avenue and is presently served by all utilities. Further, the
proposal to change the zoning designation of the subject site from OIP to IL will maintain the E
industrial General Plan land use designation for the site. Therefore, the subject parcel is physically 0
suitable for the requested zoning designation and the anticipated land use development.
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FINDINGS OF FACT—DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
1. The proposed development is permitted in the subject zoning district and complies with all
applicable provisions of the Development Code, including prescribed site development
standards and any/all applicable design guidelines.
The proposed heavy equipment transport facility and intended land uses will be compatible with
existing development that is located in the surrounding area as discussed in Zoning Map Q
Amendment Findings 2 and 3, above. The proposed project complies with the development
standards contained in the Development Code as shown in Table 2. The Land Use Element E
(Table LU-2) lists the intended uses for the IL, Industrial Light land use district, and includes a
variety of activities that are conducted indoors, such as light manufacturing, assembly, 3:
warehouse and distribution, administrative offices, and similar uses.
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the City. The proposed project would be conditioned to be compatible with other industrial uses
proximity to the project site to the north, south and west on Waterman Avenue.
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developments within the zoning district and general area, as well as with the land uses
presently on the subject property.
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future land uses permitted in the IL zone, which surrounds the property to the north, south, and
west. Existing single-family homes to the east abutting the project site will be buffered from the s
proposed use by perimeter fencing and landscaping. The proposed project, as designed, would Y
not increase the intensity of the existing industrial use, and is therefore not expected to adversely a
impact neighboring businesses or residences. Instead, the project will provide economic
development opportunity for the proposed site to operate more efficiently, with additional E
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4. Approval of the Development Permit for the proposed development is in compliance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and Section 19.20.030(6) of the
Development Code.
Approval of the Development Permit is in compliance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Development Code Section 19.20.030(6) pertaining to
environmental resources and constraints. An Initial Study (Attachment D) was prepared for the
project and did not identify any potentially significant effects on the environment that could not a
be mitigated. The D/ERC has recommended that a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
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serve the proposed development. The project site is an existing industrial site developed with
warehouse facilities. Connecting to the existing utility lines surrounding the location can provide Q
water, electricity, telephone, and other services. The project will not be detrimental to public
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not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the city. Q
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of the City. The proposed project is permitted in the IL zone and must comply with the operating
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Zoning Map Amendment 13-07 and
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1. This approval is to establish a heavy equipment transport facility with ancillary auto repair. The _
project site is located at 673 South Waterman Avenue, in the Industrial Zone (IL) zone. All °'
development shall be in substantial conformance to submitted plans date stamped January
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commencement of construction, work is discontinued for a period of one year, then the
permit approval shall become null and void. However, approval of the Development o
Permit does not authorize commencement of construction. All necessary permits must be
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applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and will cooperate fully in the defense of this
matter. Once notified, the applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
City of San Bernardino (City), any departments, agencies, divisions, boards or
commission of the City as well as predecessors, successors, assigns, agents, directors, o
elected officials, officers, employees, representatives and attorneys of the City from any
claim, action or proceeding against any of the foregoing persons or entities. The applicant
further agrees to reimburse the City for any costs and attorneys' fees which the City may
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consideration for issuing this Conditional Use Permit,this condition shall remain in effect
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Quality Management District, San Bernardino County Flood Control District, California
Department of Fish and Game, Regional Water Quality Control Board, etc.).
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6. The property owner(s), facility operator and property management shall be responsible
for regular maintenance of the site. Vandalism, graffiti, trash and other debris shall be
removed within 24 hours.
7. Signs are not approved as a part of this permit. Prior to establishing signs, the applicant
shall submit an application for approval by the Planning Division.
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e) All contaminated drainage from spills in the vicinity of the fuel
dispensers shall be contained in a tank on-site and properly
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disposal facility. Contaminated drainage shall not be discharged
into the City streets or storm drain system.
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approval, shall approve an Erosion Control Plan. The plan shall be A
designed to control erosion due to water and wind, including
blowing dust, during all phases of construction, including graded
areas which are not proposed to be immediately built upon.
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(CBC). The grading plan shall be reviewed and approved prior to a
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b) A liquefaction evaluation has been submitted and is currently under
review. This submitted evaluation is required to be approved prior
to issuance of a grading permit. Any grading requirements
recommended by the approved liquefaction evaluation shall be
incorporated in the grading plan.
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feasible, this plan shall be incorporated with the grading plan and d
shall conform to all requirements of Section 15.04-167 of the
Municipal Code (See "Grading Policies and Procedures"). Q
d) The existing refuse enclosure(s) shall be compliant with City
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lighting, including foundation design, conduit location, material and o
size, and conduit run. A Photometric plot shall be provided which
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parking lot during hours of operation, and 0.25 foot-candles
security lighting during all other hours. N
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requirements of The California Building Code, Title 24, relating to
accessible parking and accessibility, including retrofitting of existing a
building access points for accessibility.
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Director of Community Development prior to issuance of a grading
permit. Submit 5 copies to the Land Development Division for a
Checking.
j) 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. Upon request, the Real Property Section a
will prepare documents for execution by the property owner. The
documents 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. The property
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owner, prior to plan approval, shall execute this easement and
covenant unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
3. Street Improvement and Dedications
a) If the existing sidewalk and/or curb & gutter adjacent to the site are
in poor condition, the sidewalk and/or curb & gutter shall be
removed and reconstructed to City Standards. Curb & Gutter shall Q
conform to Standard No. 200, Type "B" and sidewalk shall conform
to Standard No. 202, Case "A" (6' wide adjacent to curb), unless E
otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
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Redlands Transport Facility, Inc. is proposing the redevelopment of a 3.74-acre site to include a lowbed
heavy equipment transport facility. The site is located on the east side of Waterman Avenue between in
Mill Street and Central Avenue; specifically at 673 South Waterman Avenue. The site is currently ti
developed with an approximate 9,490 square-foot office building (vacant), which would remain at the
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site and serve as administrative offices for the facility. The proposed transport business would transport M
heavy equipment to and from various customer sites and provide on-site fueling and maintenance of the M
business' equipment. The eastern portion or rear of the site, would be used for the storage of equipment r
including: 12 trailers, five (5) trucks, and two (2) pilot vehicles. An approximate 9,000 square-foot oa'.
maintenance/repair steel shed may be built as a second phase of construction. The business proposes to n
operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with office hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through o
Friday. A total of 12 employees are anticipated to work at the site each day. The Project would require a M
Zone Change to amend the existing land use designation for the site from Office Industrial Park(OIP)to Q
Industrial Light (IL) to allow for a maintenance and repair shop for the facility's vehicles, and a Tree N
Removal Permit for the proposed removal and replacement of existing trees on site.
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San Bernardino, CA 92408 Q
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in making the determination,by the Development/Environmental Review Committee
on ,pursuant to Section 21082 of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA).
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires the preparation of an Initial Study when a
proposal must obtain discretionary approval from a governmental agency and is not exempt from Q
CEQA. The purpose of the Initial Study is to determine whether or not a proposal, not exempt from
CEQA, qualifies for a Negative Declaration or whether or not an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) E
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1. Project Title: Redlands Transport Facility
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2. Lead Agency Name: City of San Bernardino
Address: 300 North"D" Street
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3. Contact Person: Aron Liang a
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4. Project Location (Address/Nearest cross-streets): The Proposed Project is located on the east I-
side of Waterman Avenue between Mill Street and Central Avenue on an approximate 3.74-acre M
site in the City of San Bernardino (refer to Figure 1: Regional Location Map and Figure 2: Vicinity Q
Map). N
5. Project Sponsor: Redlands Transport Facility, Inc. M
Address: PO BOX 8846
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6. General Plan Designation: Office Industrial Park(OIP)
7. Description of Project(Describe the whole action involved, including,but not limited to,later a
phases of the project and any secondary, support, or off-site feature necessary for its N
implementation.Attach additional sheets,if necessary):
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Redlands Transport, Inc. is proposing the redevelopment of a 3.74-acre site to include a lowbed heavy
equipment transport facility. The site is located at 673 South Waterman Avenue and is currently Q
developed with an approximate 9,490 square-foot office building (vacant), which would remain at the
site and serve as administrative offices for the facility. The proposed transport facility would transport
heavy equipment to and from various customer sites. The eastern portion or rear of the site would be
used for the storage of equipment including: 12 trailers, five (5) trucks, and two (2) pilot vehicles. The r
equipment storage area would be screened with landscaping and a six-foot rolling solid gate at the Q
entrance to the storage area. Site redevelopment/construction would also include: 1) the removal of an
existing iron fence and attached security gates that occurs along the west(facing Waterman Avenue) and
IC portions of the north, east and south; 2) the removal of 21 trees on-site (19 of which occur near the
western boundary of the site facing Waterman Avenue) and replacement of 22 trees (minimum 24-inch
box); 3) a 10-foot by 20-foot fuel island with an approximate 2,500 to 3,000 gallon aboveground storage
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tank for the facility's trucks; 4) a 20-foot by 30-foot wash down area; 5) a 7,600 cubic-foot underground
detention basin for water quality purposes; 6) the expansion of the northernmost driveway throat from
24 feet to 65 feet along with supplemental striping denoting a width of 50 feet; 7) designated visitor
and employee parking,;8) a 10-foot wide landscape setback along the east property line and a portion of
the southeasterly property line; and 9) future 9,000 square-foot maintenance/repair shop. The proposed a
redevelopment would require the approval of a Zone Change, from Office Industrial Park "OIP" to
Industrial Light "IL" to allow for the a future maintenance/repair shop for the facility's vehicles. The E
approximate 9,000 square-foot maintenance/repair shop may be built as a second phase of the project
but is being reviewed as part of this Initial Study. The shop would be used to service the facility's
vehicles only and therefore would not generate any additional traffic beyond trips associated with the y
proposed Project. Similarly, no additional air quality operational emissions would result. Construction in
emissions would be minimal requiring a paved foundation, the construction of which is included in the
air quality analysis of this Initial Study, and steel sides and canopy. Full maintenance including oil
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standards are meet.
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5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A total of 12 employees are anticipated to work at the site each day.
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Change to amend the existing land use designation for the subject property from Office Industrial Park N
(OIP) to Industrial Light (IL) and a Tree Removal Permit application for the proposed removal and
replacement of existing trees on site.
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9,490 square-foot office building, security fencing, parking lot and landscaping, and is surrounded
by commercial/light industrial to the north,commercial development to the west(across Waterman
Avenue), residential development to the east, and commercial/light industrial and multi-family
residential to the south.
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• California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region a
— Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)
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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
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❑ Aesthetics ❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ Air Quality E
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significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been N
adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been a
addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An N
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because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or
NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or
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a) According to the City's General Plan,the Project Site is not within a scenic vista/scenic highway �
view corridor. The Proposed Project includes the redevelopment of a 3.74-acre site to include a :
lowbed heavy equipment transport facility. The site is currently developed with an approximate N
9,490 square-foot office building (vacant), which would remain at the site and serve as a
administrative offices for the facility. Nearby streets including local portions of Waterman N
Avenue, Mill Street and Central Avenue, are not considered scenic routes. Potential future
construction of a maintenance/repair shop would occur within the interior of the site behind the E
existing office building, and would be screened from Waterman Avenue. Similarly, proposed
landscaping along the eastern property line would screen views from residences to the east. No a
impacts to scenic vistas or resources would result.
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building on-site is relatively modern (less than 30 years old); as are adjacent buildings (i.e., Al 4
Budget Glass to the south and Carpet Sales and Installation to the north). The project includes
the removal of 21 trees on-site (19 of which occur adjacent to Waterman Avenue). However, a
total of 22 trees,ranging from 24-inch to 36-inch boxes,would replace the removed trees. A less
than significant impact would result.
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C) The proposed facility would transport heavy equipment to and from various customer sites. The
business proposes to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with office hours from 7 a.m. to
5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A total of 12 employees are anticipated to work at the site each
day. Currently, a majority of the site is vacant and unpaved, with only the westernmost portion =
developed with an office building, related parking and landscaping. The Proposed Project would a
expand an existing driveway from 24 feet to 65 feet along with supplemental striping denoting a
width of 50 feet, and create additional hardscape to the north, east and south of the existing E
building. Future development on-site may include an approximately 9,000 square-foot 0
maintenance/repair shop. Since the proposed storage area,new hardscape and future 3:
maintenance/repair shop would be screened by proposed landscaping and six-foot high solid w
rolling gate, no significant impacts are anticipated. Additionally, the Proposed Project includes 0
the removal of the six-foot high blue wrought-iron fencing along the western property boundary, M
which would open up the site and create a more pedestrian-friendly area. The Proposed Project
is anticipated to improve the site and make for a more visually appealing property and includes
the installation of a including a 10-foot wide landscape setback along the east property line and M
portion of the southeasterly property line. No significant impacts would result.
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d) Development of the Proposed Project would require installation of outdoor lighting necessary for o
safety and security and to accommodate nighttime business operations. All lighting would 1-
comply with the regulations set in the property development standards contained in the City's M
Development Code. The standards require that on-site lighting be arranged to reflect away from a
adjoining property or any public streets. A photometric plan of the proposed lighting layout was N
prepared by Vela Engineering in September 2013. Twelve, 30-foot light-poles and one, 30-foot r
light-pole, are proposed to illuminate the perimeter of the site and storage area, respectively. All
light-pole models would have boxed lens reflectors designed to optimize light output and control
spillover lighting. According to the photometric plan, average site luminance of the study zone o
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was 1.7 foot-candles (fc).
The impact of nighttime lighting depends on the proximity of sensitive receptors, intensity of the N
new light sources, and existing ambient lighting combined. Sensitive receptors located in the a
vicinity of the Project Site include multi-family residential development immediately south of N
the Project Site boundary, and residential development to the east of the Project Site. Existing
nighttime illumination sources include street lights along Waterman Avenue, security lighting in E
the residential development areas, traffic signals, surrounding commercial development lighting,
and glow from vehicle traffic along Waterman Avenue. While the Proposed Project could a
involve nighttime activities such as late night/early morning drop-off and pick-up of equipment c
that would result in new sources of light, substantial nighttime lighting in the surrounding areas
of the Project Site already exists. Future operation of the maintenance/repair shop would take U
place during daylight hours generally between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The addition of new
sources of permanent light and glare as a result of re-development of the site would not Q
significantly increase ambient lighting in the project vicinity.
Based on evaluation of the photometric plan prepared for the Project, the Proposed Project is not
anticipated to create substantial light which could adversely affect the adjacent residential
development. A less than significant impact would result.
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in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In ti
determining whether impacts to forest resources,
including timberland, are significant environmental co
effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled °
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the Forest Legacy Assessment Project; and forest carbon 06
measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols M
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the project:
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the California Resources Agency,to a non-
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rezoing of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland E
(as defined by Public Resources Code section ¢
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Production (as defined by Government Code E
section 51104(g))?
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of ❑ ❑ ❑ ® a
forest land to non-forest use?
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environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland,
to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest
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a) The California Resources Agency defines Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of
Statewide Importance for San Bernardino County as farmlands which include dryland grains of Q
wheat,barley, oats, and dryland pasture. The Project Site does not meet these characteristics.
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Statewide Importance as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency. Therefore,no impact is anticipated. c
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b) According to the City of San Bernardino General Plan Land Use Map, the Project Site and o
surrounding area is designated Office Industrial Park. There are no agriculturally zoned lands or
Williamson Act contracts within the vicinity of the Project Site. No impacts to Williamson Act o
contracts or conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use would result. No impacts would
result from implementation of the Proposed Project. a
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C) Although the Project includes a Zone Change from Office Industrial Park (OIP) to Industrial ,°�
Light (IL), the Project would not conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of forest o
land or timberland. No impacts would result. Q
d) The Proposed Project includes the re-development of a 3.74-acre site to include a lowbed heavy N
equipment transport facility. The proposed transport facility would transport heavy equipment to
and from various customer sites. The Project Site and surrounding area do not occur within forest
land, and the proposed re-development at the site would not result in the loss of forest land or L
convert forest land to a non-forest use. a
e) The Project Site is not designated as Farmland and proposed re-development at the site would
not involve other changes to the existing environment which, due to its location or nature would U)
result in conversion of Prime Farmland. No impacts would result. Q
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applicable air quality plan? (South Coast Air
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b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ¢'
substantially to an existing or projected air
quality violation based on the thresholds in the E
SCAQMD's "CEQA Air Quality Handbook?"
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Discussion:
a) The Project Site is located in the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB). The South Coast Air Quality 0
Management Disttrict (SCAQMD) has jurisdiction over air quality issues and regulations within cN
the SCAB. _
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The Proposed Project is anticipated to generate approximately 20 trips per day [4 office
employees, (5 truck drivers and 2 pilot car drivers, two shifts per day) and 2 yard/miscellaneous Q
employee]. The future maintenance/repair shop would not generate new trips as only the
facility's equipment and vehicles would be service there. The previously approved general E
office use would have generated up to a maximum of 104 trips per day based on the Institute of
Transportation Engineers Manual. As noted in the City of San Bernardino General Plan Program a
EIR (Section 4.3.2), continued development throughout the city would significantly contribute to
the further degradation of the ambient air quality of the SCAB. The City's most recent General
Plan update,when viewed as a whole project, is expected to generate emissions levels that would
exceed the AQMD thresholds for criteria pollutants, resulting in a significant unavoidable
adverse air quality impact. A Statement of Overriding Considerations for the General Plan
Update EIR was adopted by the City Council in November 2005.
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b) The Proposed Project is the redevelopment of a 3.74-acre site that includes a 9,490 SF office
building, into a lowbed heavy equipment transport facility. Construction of the parking area will
include approximately 64,253 SF of asphalt and approximately 66,908 SF of slag. The future =
maintenance building would be constructed of steel and be placed on a portion of the asphalt Q
parking area, no additional construction or operational emissions would occur if the shop is
constructed in a later phase. The Proposed Project was screened using the CalEEMod version E
2013.2.2 emissions model as recommended by the SCAQMD. (Note that prior design calculations
of 64,955 SF of asphalt and 67,134 SF of slag were input to the model; the current design is a
reduction in materials used and therefore model output reflects higher emissions than would result
with the project as now proposed). The criteria pollutants analyzed included reactive organic o
gases (ROG),nitrous oxides (NOX), carbon monoxide (CO),particulates(PM Io and PM2.5). M
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The CalEEMod model allows the user to set certain defaults and run the model to incorporate
SCAQMD required rules and regulations. Therefore, per SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403, the c
mitigation requiring that exposed surfaces during construction be watered twice per day was r
"turned on". The Applicant and/or contractor will be required to comply with mandated °-
SCAQMD rules and regulations, including but not limited to,Rules 402 and 403. a
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Site Preparation 5.4 57.7 44.2 0.0 11.5 7.5 Q.
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Grading 4.0 41.2 27.9 0.0 9.0 5.6
Building Construction 4.3 34.0 26.1 0.0 3.0 2.3
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SCA MD Threshold 75 100 550 150 150 55 `V
Significant No No No No No No
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Phases don't overlap and represent the highest emissions.
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Although the Proposed Project does not exceed SCAQMD thresholds for construction emissions, Q
the applicant is required to comply with all applicable SCAQMD rules and regulations as the
South Coast Air Basin is in non-attainment status for ozone and suspended particulates (PMIo).
a The Project shall comply with Rules 402 (nuisance) and 403 (fugitive dust), that require the
implementation of Best Available Control Measures (BALM) for each fugitive dust source, and
the Air Quality Management Plan (AMCP), which identifies Best Available Control
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Technologies (BACT) for area sources and point sources, respectively. This would include, but
not be limited to the following:
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1. The project proponent shall ensure that any portion of the Site to be graded shall be pre- _
watered prior to the onset of grading activities. d
(a) The project proponent shall ensure that watering of the Site or other soil stabilization
method shall be employed on an on-going basis after the initiation of any grading E
activity on the Site. Portions of the Site that are actively being graded shall be
watered regularly to ensure that a crust is formed on the ground surface, and shall be
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(b) The project proponent shall ensure that all disturbed areas are treated to prevent M
erosion.
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possible to reduce the potential for wind erosion. M
(d) The project proponent shall ensure that all grading activities are suspended during a
first and second stage ozone episodes or when winds exceed 25 miles per hour. o
Exhaust emissions from construction vehicles and equipment and fugitive dust generated by o
equipment traveling over exposed surfaces, would increase NOx and PMIO levels in the area. a
Although the Proposed Project does not exceed SCAQMD thresholds during construction, the N
Project proponent would be required to implement the following conditions as required by
SCAQMD:
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2. To reduce emissions, all equipment used in grading and construction must be tuned and o
maintained to the manufacturer's specification to maximize efficient burning of vehicle
fuel.
3. The project proponent shall ensure that construction personnel are informed of ride in
sharing and transit opportunities. a
4. The operator shall maintain and effectively utilize and schedule on-site equipment in
order to minimize exhaust emissions from truck idling.
5. The operator shall comply with all existing and future CARB and SCAQMD regulations
related to diesel-fueled trucks, which may include among others: (1) meeting more a
stringent emission standards; (2) retrofitting existing engines with particulate traps; (3)
use of low sulfur fuel; and(4)use of alternative fuels or equipment.
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Operational Emissions
The site was previously permitted for general office which would have generated up to a
maximum of 104 trips per day. Because the Proposed Project would only generate 20 trips per
day, there are no traffic-related operational emissions. The project includes an aboveground fuel
tank which was not part of the prior use. Fuel dispensing was therefore screened using SCAQMD
Annual Emissions Reporting Program for Diesels Fuel Dispensing. The project anticipates
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dispensing 500 gallons per day. Emissions from fuel dispensing was calculated to be
approximately 0.014 lbs per day of VOC; the VOC threshold is 55 lbs per day. The
redevelopment of the site into a lowbed heavy equipment transport facility would not exceed
thresholds; therefore impacts would be considered less than significant.. d
C) The Proposed Project individually would not exceed any SCAQMD thresholds for criteria c
pollutants. The City of San Bernardino General Plan Update Draft EIR(Section 4.3.2) concluded E
that continued development would contribute to pollutant levels (buildout, daily vehicle trips) in w
the San Bernardino area, which already exceed State and Federal air quality criteria. Findings on
potentially significant impacts of the General Plan update indicated that policies contained in the 3
General Plan update and mitigations in the EIR are expected to reduce emissions associated with y
future development. However, even after application of these policies and mitigation measures,
the General Plan update when viewed as a whole project, is expected to generate emissions co
levels that would exceed the AQMD thresholds for criteria pollutants, resulting in a significant �
unavoidable adverse air quality impact. A Statement of Overriding Considerations for the M
General Plan Update EIR was adopted by the City Council in November 2005.
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d) The Project Site is surrounded primarily by industrial and commercial development,with residential o
uses to the south and east. As shown in Table 1, development of the Proposed Project is not
anticipated to exceed SCAQMD thresholds. Therefore, air quality impacts to sensitive receptors M
are determined to be less than significant. Q
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affect a substantial number of people. Impacts would be less than significant. T-
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or through habitat modifications, on any species Q
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special
status species in local or regional plans, E
policies, or regulations,or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and
Wildlife Service? Q
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any ❑ ❑ ❑
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional plans,
policies,regulations or by the California
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Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and
Wildlife Service?
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protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of a
the Clean Water Act(including,but not limited
to,marsh,vernal pool, coastal, etc.)through E
direct removal, filling,hydrological
interruption, or other means?
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species or with established native resident or
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Conservation Plan, or other approved local, I-
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a) Critical habitat identifies specific areas that are essential to the conservation of a listed species
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and, with respect to areas within the geographic range occupied by the species. According to the a
City of San Bernardino General Plan Figure NRC-1, the Project Site does not occur within an N
area designated as critical habitat for either the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat, the Coastal
California gnatchatcher or the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly. According to the City of San E
Bernardino General Plan Land Use Map, the site is designated Office Industrial Light, and is R
currently developed with an office building (vacant) and related parking, driveways and Q
landscaping. During a recent site visit conducted on October 29, 2013, the site, with the
exception of ornamental landscaping including 21 trees mainly along the western boundary of
the site and a vacant office building, was void of vegetation and was graded. Therefore, it is
anticipated that no impacts to any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status
species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of e
Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would result.
b) According to Figure NRC-2 of the General Plan, no riparian habitat occurs on or near the Project
Site. In addition, the Project Site was walked on October 29, 2013, and no streams or channels
occur on or immediately adjacent to the site; and the site did not support any riparian vegetation.
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No alteration of a bed, bank, channel or riparian resources would result from redevelopment of
the site. Therefore, the project would not have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies,
regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or USFWS. No impacts would =
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c) According to General Plan Figure NRC-2 and a site visit conducted on October 29, 2013, no E
riparian habitat occurs at the site. Therefore, the Project would not have a substantial adverse
effect on federally-protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, y
hydrological interruption, or other means. No impact would result. i0
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d) The Project Site and surrounding area is developed and adjacent to several major arterials (ie.,
Waterman Avenue, Mill Street and Central Avenue) and therefore, is unlikely to provide an CU
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important location relative to regional wildlife movement. Wildlife movement near the site has M
been restricted by development, including road construction. Therefore, redevelopment of the r
site would not impact a local or regional wildlife corridor. No impacts would result.
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resources, as there are no identified biological resources on the Project Site that are subject to M
such regulation. The nearest conservation area is the Cajon Creek (Cal Mat) Habitat Q
Conservation Management Area located approximately fives miles northwest of the site. The N
Proposed Project would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted habitat conservation plan,
natural community conservation plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat M
conservation plan. No impacts would result.
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significance of a historical resource as defined
in §15064.5 of CEQA?
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paleontological resource or site or unique
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geologic feature?
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interred outside of formal cemeteries? _
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a-c) According to Figure 5.4-2 of the City of San Bernardino's General Plan EIR, the Project Site is
not located in an area of concern for Archaeological Resources or in an Urban Archaeological �o
District containing Historical Archaeological Resources. No impact to cultural resources is
anticipated. However, if any sensitive historic or pre-historic artifacts are uncovered during any
excavation and construction activities, a qualified archaeologist shall be contacted for evaluation
of the deposits. This standard condition of approval would relieve any potentially significant
impacts to cultural resources. A less than significant impact would result. T"
d) Paleontological resources are the fossilized remains of organisms from prehistoric environments o
found in geologic strata. Paleontological sites generally occur as small outcroppings visible on
I the surface of sites encountered during grading. Generally, it is geologic formations that contain M
1Q fossils. Potentially sensitive areas for the presence of paleontological resources are based on the a
underlying geologic formation. Fossil remains may occur throughout the City. Since the N
distribution is unknown,the following mitigation measure shall be implemented:
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CR-1: Should paleontological resources be unearthed during grading, a vertebrate o
paleontologist shall be contacted to determine the significance, and make
recommendations for appropriate mitigation measures to the City of San
Bernardino and in compliance with the guidelines of the California Environmental in
Quality Act. a
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paleontological resources to a less than significant level. E
e) Construction activities, particularly grading, could adversely affect or eliminate unknown r
potential archaeological resources. The following mitigation measures shall be implemented: Q
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cease immediately and the San Bernardino County Coroner and a qualified
archaeologist must be notified. The Coroner will examine the remains and Q
determine the next appropriate action based on his or her findings. If the coroner
determines the remains to be of Native American origin, he or she will notify the
Native American Heritage Commission. The Native American Heritage Commission
,1 will then identify the most likely descendants to be consulted regarding treatment
and/or reburial of the remains. If a most likely descendant cannot be identified, or
the most likely descendant fails to make a recommendation regarding the treatment
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of the remains within 48 hours after gaining access to them, the contractor shall
rebury the Native American human remains and associated grave goods with
appropriate dignity on the property in a location not subject to further subsurface
disturbance.
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substantial adverse effects, including the risk of 00
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i) The Project Site is located outside of an Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone as depicted on
Figure S-3 of the City's General Plan. Reviews of official maps delineating State of
California earthquake fault zones (7.5 Minute Series, State of California Special Studies
Zones, San Bernardino North Quadrangle, Official Map) indicated the site is not located =
within a zone for mandatory study for active faulting. The potential for surface ground a
rupture at the site is considered unlikely and therefore less than significant impacts are =
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ii) The San Jacinto fault zone is a system of northwest-trending, right-lateral, strike-slip faults, 3:
and is the closest known active fault to the Project Site (occurring approximately two miles
southwest of the Project Site), and is considered the most important fault to the site with 0
respect to the hazard of seismic shaking and ground rupture. More large historic M
earthquakes have occurred on the San Jacinto fault than any other fault in Southern
California. Severe seismic shaking can be expected during the lifetime of the Proposed
Project. With the exception of the approximate 9,000 square-foot steel maintenance/repair M
shop, the project does not include the construction of any new buildings. Proposed paving r
and construction of the on-site fueling station and maintenance/repair shop would be in d
accordance with applicable requirements for development within Seismic Zone 4 as listed o
within the Uniform Building Code (UBC), and therefore would ensure that potential �
impacts are reduced to the maximum extent possible. A less than significant impact is M
anticipated.
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iii) Liquefaction is caused by buildup of excess hydrostatic pressure in saturated cohesionless
soils due to cyclic stress generated by ground shaking during an earthquake. The
significant factors on which liquefaction potential of a soil deposit depends, among others
include, soil type, relative soil density, intensity of earthquake, duration of ground shaking, a
and depth of ground water. According to General Plan Figure S-5 Liquefaction
Susceptibility, the Project Site occurs within an area of high liquefaction susceptibility.
The placement of pavement and construction of the fueling station, maintenance/repair
shop and detention basin would be in accordance with requirements set forth in the UBC. a
Since the Proposed Project would not include structures for human occupancy, a
geotechnical investigation is not required. A less than significant impact is anticipated.
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iv) The Project Site is not located within an area that has geologic hazards associated with
landslides or mudslides as identified in Section 10.0 Safety, Figure S-5 of the City's a
General Plan. Since the Project Site is relatively flat, approximate two percent slope, the
probability of seismically-induced landslides is considered low. No impacts are E
anticipated. U
b) During the redevelopment of the Project Site, which would include disturbance of approximately a
1.5 acres (64,955 square feet), project dust may be generated due to the operation of machinery
on-site or due to high winds. Additionally, erosion of soils could occur due to a storm event. The
City of San Bernardino requires the preparation of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)
for development projects that fall within one of eight project categories established by the
RWQCB. According to the San Bernardino County WQMP template, the Proposed Project falls
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within Project Category No. 3 because it includes a new parking lot in excess of 5,000 square-
feet. Refer to the Hydrology and Water Quality section of this Initial Study for a comprehensive
discussion. Impacts related to soil erosion are considered less than significant.
C) The Proposed Project includes approximately 40,050 square feet of new paving to allow for the a
storage of equipment at the site, a fueling station, and an approximate 9,000 square-foot
maintenance/repair shop. The fuel storage tanks would be above-ground and no extensive E
excavation is proposed for the other structures; therefore no unstable soil conditions are
anticipated. However, during the construction phase, project dust may be generated due to the
operation of machinery on-site or due to high winds. Additionally, erosion of soils could occur w
due to a storm event. To avoid the erosion of soils the construction contractor would be required in
to implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) to comply with the h
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Refer to the Hydrology and �+
Water Quality section of this Initial Study for a comprehensive discussion.
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on-site or due to high winds. Additionally, erosion of soils could occur due to a storm event. The a
City of San Bernardino requires the preparation of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) o
for development projects that fall within one of eight project categories established by the
RWQCB. According to the San Bernardino County WQMP template, the Proposed Project falls M
within Project Category No. 3 because it includes a new parking lot in excess of 5,000 square- ¢
feet. Refer to the Hydrology and Water Quality section of this Initial Study for a comprehensive N
discussion. Impacts related to soil erosion are considered less than significant.
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d) According to the Soil Survey of San Bernardino County, Southwestern Part, California prepared
by United States Department of Agriculture, Soils Conservation Service, on-site soils consists of o
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the Hanford Series. The series is described as consisting of well-drained,nearly level to strongly
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sloping soils that formed in recent granitic alluvium on valley floors and alluvial fans.
Specifically on-site soils are Hanford coarse sandy loam(HaC),which has a similar profile to the
representative of the series. Runoff is slow to medium, and the hazard of erosion is slight to a
moderate where the soil is left unprotected. N
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soil. Certain clays are more responsive to changes in water content than other types: they expand
when wet and disproportionately shrink when dry. Moreover, the higher the clay content, the Q
more the soil will swell when wet and shrink when dry. Highly expansive soils can cause
structural damage to foundations and roads without proper structural engineering and are
generally less suitable or desirable for development than non-expansive soils because of the
necessity for detailed geologic investigations and costlier grading applications. Generally, the Q
potential for soils to exhibit expansive properties occur in low-lying areas, especially near river
channels. During a recent site visit conducted on October 29, 2013, soils appeared gravelly and
of an alluvial source, as a recent rain did not result in any ponding water on-site which would
indicate the presence of a high clay content. Hanford series soils are not known for containing
extensive clay content and therefore lack characteristics for being expansive. No significant
impacts are anticipated.
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e) The Proposed Project does not include the installation of septic tanks or any other alternative
wastewater disposal systems. Therefore no impacts would result.
f) The Proposed Project would not modify any unique physical features; no unique geologic a
features were found during the site survey/evaluation.No impact is anticipated.
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significance of greenhouse gas emissions, the "lead agency shall have discretion to determine, in 0
the context of a particular project, whether to (1) use a model or methodology to quantify 1X
greenhouse gas emissions resulting from a project, and which model or methodology to use." CU
Moreover, CEQA Guidelines section 15064.7(c) provides that "a lead agency may consider Cn
thresholds of significance previously adopted or recommended by other public agencies or
recommended by experts" on the condition that "the decision of the lead agency to adopt such
thresholds is supported by substantial evidence." E
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gas emissions. However, the City finds persuasive and reasonable the approach to determining Q
significance of greenhouse gas emissions established by South Coast Air Quality Management
District(SCAQMD).
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impacts are evaluated for significance on an air basin or even at a neighborhood level.
Greenhouse gas emissions are treated differently, in that the perspective is global, not local.
Therefore, emissions for certain types of projects might not necessarily be considered as new
emissions if the project is primarily population driven. Many gases make up the group of
pollutants that are believed to contribute to global climate change. However three gases are
currently evaluated: Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), and Nitrous oxide (N20). SCAQMD
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provides guidance methods and/or Emission Factors that are used for evaluating a project's
emissions in relation to interim thresholds. An interim threshold of 3,000 MTCO2E per year has
been adopted by SCAQMD for non-industrial projects as potentially significant or global
warming (Draft Guidance Document — Interim CEQA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Significance
Threshold, SCAQMD, October 2008). The modeled emissions expected from the Proposed Q
Project compared to the SCAQMD interim threshold are shown below in Table 2.
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exceeding the SCAQMD threshold; therefore a less than significant impact is anticipated.
Operational emissions are anticipated to be less than significant as the proposed use is less M
intensive than the prior approved use.
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above. There are no existing GHG plans, policies, or regulations that have been adopted by
CARB or SCAQMD that would apply to this type of emissions source. It is possible that CARB CU
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may develop performance standards for Project-related activities prior to Project construction. In a
this event, these performance standards would be implemented and adhered to, and there would N
be no conflict with any applicable plan, policy, or regulation; therefore, impacts would be less a
than significant, and no mitigation would be required. E
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a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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or disposal of hazardous materials?
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a 10-foot by 20-foot fuel island for the facility's trucks, a 20-foot by 30-foot wash down area, an
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approximate 9,000 square-foot maintenance/repair shop, and a 7,600 cubic-foot underground
detention basin for water quality purposes. The proposed aboveground fuel storage tank would
hold a volume of approximately 2,500 to 3,000 gallons. Approximately 400 to 500 gallons of
fuel would dispensed per day for the facility's vehicles. The maintenance/repair shop would =
house oil,transmission fluid and other petroleum-based products in relatively small quantities.
The proposed fuel island would be located on the north side of the administrative building and E
proposed expanded driveway. The fuel supply would be exclusively for equipment at the
facility; it is anticipated that no more than 500 gallons of fuel would be dispensed per day. The 3:
maintenance/repair shop, if constructed in a second phase, would likely be constructed south of
the administrative building and would be exclusively for servicing the facility's equipment. It is 0
anticipated that standard maintenance and repair work (i.e., oil changes, fluid replacement/top- ti
offs, tire and brake replacement) would occur on-site. The Project proponent will be required to
file a Spill Contingency Plan with the County of San Bernardino Hazardous Materials CU
Department and all operation of the fuel island and maintenance shop would be required to M
comply with all federal, state, and local laws regulating the management and use of hazardous r
materials. Therefore impacts associated with long-term operation would not result in significant as
impacts. °
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storm drain and grease interceptor which would discharge to a 7,600 cubic-foot underground Q
detention basin for water quality purposes. The underground basin is proposed to be located N
behind the facility's security gate near the northeast corner of the site. Runoff from the site
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would enter the detention basin before being released to nearby waters including: Santa Ana '
River Reach 5, and the lower reaches of the Santa Ana River. As part of project operations the
basin would be inspected annually per manufacturer's specifications. Accumulated debris, gross o
pollutants or sediment would be removed and the basin cleaned as needed.
Development of the facility would disturb approximately 1.5 acres of the 3.74-acre site and
therefore would be subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) L)
permit requirements. Requirements of the permit would include development and N
implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The purpose of the
SWPPP is to: 1) identify pollutant sources that may affect the quality of discharges of storm E
water associated with construction activities and 2) identify, construct, and implement storm
water pollution control measures to reduce pollutants in storm water discharges from the a
construction site during and after construction. The SWPPP must include Best Management
Practices (BMPs) to control and abate pollutants. Implementation of mitigation measures
HWQ-11 and HWQ-12 would ensure that potential impacts associated with the release of
hazardous materials to the public or to the environment are reduced to a less than significant
level. Q
C) A portion of the Norton Space and Aeronautics Academy open green field, pool, and parking
area are located within a quarter-mile radius from the Project Site. The school administrative
buildings and classrooms lie outside of the quarter-mile radius. The Norton Space and
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Aeronautics Academy was established in August 2008 and opened with grades K-2. Each year
the school adds an additional grade with the goal of becoming a K-12 school by the year 2018.
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The Proposed Project includes an aboveground fuel storage tank for fueling of the facility's =
f vehicles, and storage of small amounts of petroleum-based products for vehicle Q
repair/maintenance. All operations of the fuel island and maintenance/repair shop would be =
required to comply with all federal, state, and local laws regulating the management and use of E
hazardous materials. Therefore a less than significant impact would result.
d) The Proposed Project is not located on a site which is included on the Cortese List as retrieved
on November 20, 2013 from the California EPA Cortese List Data Resources.
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e) Per the San Bernardino County General Plan Map FH30B the Project Site is located within the
Airport Safety Review Area 3 for the San Bernardino International Airport. Policy in the Safety
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Element of the General Plan requires airport safety reviews of all land uses proposed within any M
Airport Safety Area in the County. Per the General Plan, all discretionary projects, as defined by r
CEQA, within safety areas designated and mapped in the General Plan require airport safety a
review and must be referred to the affected airport facility. °
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include a lowbed heavy equipment transport facility. The site is currently developed with an Q
approximate 9,490 square-foot office building(vacant),which would remain at the site and serve N
as administrative offices for the facility. The project would not conflict with height restrictions
in the Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77. The Proposed Project is not anticipated to result in M
significant impacts associated with the San Bernardino International Airport Safety Review �-
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Project Proponent would prepare and file a Spill Contingency Plan and inform the tenants as to N
the policy and procedure for containment of hazardous materials at the site. a
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The Proposed Project would not alter or impair circulation surrounding the Project Site. Access
to the site is provided on Waterman Avenue from two driveways on the north and south limits of E
the property. Approximately five vehicle trips would be generated per day by employees, and r
approximately 15 vehicle trips would be generated per day for facility operations. The Proposed Q
Project would not generate traffic that would impair implementation of, or physically interfere
with the on-site Spill Contingency Plan and/or a regional evacuation plan. No impact would
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the City's General Plan. The site and surrounding area are urbanized and not near forested or
grassland areas; therefore,no impacts related to wildland fires would occur.
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would be subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit
requirements. The State of California is authorized to administer various aspects of the NPDES. a
Construction activities covered under the State's General Construction permit include removal of N
vegetation, grading, excavating, or any other activity that causes the disturbance of one acre or
more. The General Construction permit requires recipients to reduce or eliminate non-storm s
water discharges into storm water systems, and to develop and implement a Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The purpose of a SWPPP is to: 1) identify pollutant sources Q
that may affect the quality of discharges of storm water associated with construction activities;
and 2) identify, construct and implement storm water pollution control measures to reduce
pollutants in storm water discharges from the construction site during and after construction.
The RWQCB has issued an area-wide NPDES Storm Water Permit for the County of San ¢
Bernardino,the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, and the incorporated cities of San
Bernardino County. The City of San Bernardino then requires implementation of measures for a
project to comply with the area-wide permit requirements. A SWPPP is based on the principles
of Best Management Practices (BMPs)to control and abate pollutants. The SWPPP must include
BMPs to prevent project-related pollutants from impacting surface waters. These would include,
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but are not limited to street sweeping of paved roads around the site during construction, and the
use of hay bales or sand bags to control erosion during the rainy season. BMPs may also include
or require:
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applied materials from runoff until dry.
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contractor to contract with a local waste hauler or ensure that waste containers are emptied
weekly. Waste containers cannot be washed out on-site.
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preparation of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for development projects that fall M
within one of eight project categories established by the RWQCB. Since the Proposed Project a
includes site redevelopment involving the addition or replacement of 5,000 square-feet or more ri.
of impervious surface on an already developed site, and a parking lot area in excess of a
5,000 square feet, it is considered a Category project. In October 2013, a WQMP was prepared c
for the project, and is currently under review by the City. M
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that would be caused by the project, and implement site design, source control, and/or treatment
control BMPs to address identified impacts. Since the downstream conveyance channels that M
would receive runoff from the project are not all engineered, hardened and regularly maintained,
hydrologic conditions of concern were identified for the project. To ensure potential impacts are Q.
reduced to less than significant levels, the following BMP's, provided as mitigation measures
below shall be implemented.
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interceptor which shall outlet to the underground basin. N
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monthly or when an extreme storm occurs, and shall consist of cleaned out as
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necessary. The detention basin shall be inspected annually in late summer or
early fall and cleaned as needed, or if accumulated sediment/debris fill exceeds a
25 percent or more of the sediment/debris storage capacity.
HWQ-4: Drip irrigation, smart controller and drought tolerant plant material and wood
mulch shall be used in the landscaping design. Plants shall be grouped with
similar water requirements in order to reduce excess irrigation runoff and
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promote surface filtration. The finished grade of newly-created landscape areas
shall be one to two inches below adjacent grades.
HWQ-5: The existing trash enclosure and surrounding improvements are proposed to
remain. Q'
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trash free and report if lids to trash enclosures are broken. Trash storage areas ,
shall be kept clean and free of debris.
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Creek" sign or equivalent. °
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driveway areas.
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where Operation and Maintenance is required. Operation and Maintenance for
each BMP shall be fully funded by the project owner.
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Discharge Identification Number (WDID). A Storm Water Pollution Prevention N
Program (SWPPP) shall be kept on-site throughout construction; and required
inspections shall take place. E
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impacts to water quality are reduced to a less than significant level. Q
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recharge since it is not within an area designated as a recharge basin or spreading ground. The
Proposed Project includes an on-site detention basin. The Project Site would continue to receive Q
a domestic water supply directly from the City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department
whose primary source of supply is groundwater. No significant impact to groundwater resources
is anticipated.
c-d) Based on a recent site visit and review of the USGS San Bernardino North 7.5 Minute
Quadrangle, there are no rivers or steams that occur on-site. The site is located at 673 South
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Waterman Avenue and is currently developed with an approximate 9,490 square-foot office
building (vacant), and related parking and landscaping. The Proposed Project would increase
hardscape at the site to allow for the storage, loading and a driving path for the facility's
equipment, and would also include: a 10-foot by 20-foot fuel island for the facility's trucks; a =
20-foot by 30-foot wash down area; a 7,600 square-foot underground detention basin for water Q
pre-treatment purposes, and an approximate 9,000 square-foot maintenance/repair shop. The
underground basin is proposed behind the facility's security gate near the northwest corner of the E
site. Runoff from the site would enter the detention basin before being released to nearby
receiving waters including: Twin Creek Channel, Santa Ana River Reach 5 and the lower
reaches of the Santa Ana River. Runoff from driveways will drain to Waterman Avenue.
Beyond the right-of-way, driveway runoff eventually reaches the basin and treatment unit. The in
project design includes landscaping of non-hardscape areas to prevent erosion. The Building ti
Official and City Engineer must approve a grading and drainage plan prior to the issuance of
grading permits. Review and approval of the drainage plan would ensure the project would not
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d) The Project Site is located adjacent to Waterman Avenue which is major north/south arterial in °
the City of San Bernardino. Waterman Avenue includes existing curb, gutter and sidewalk, and o
flows from the street are directed to the north. Flows from the site flow at approximately one I-
percent from east to west through the existing undeveloped portion of the site. Existing ribbon M
gutters and an under sidewalk drain, direct flows to Waterman Avenue. From Waterman Avenue a
flows continue north/south to an existing catch basin that outlets into Twin Creek Channel and N
eventually to the Santa Ana River.
e) Redevelopment of the site includes new hardscape and landscape areas. The project would
generate additional storm water due to the increased amount of hardscape surfaces. A dual
drainage system consisting of landscaped areas and an underground detention basin with c
treatment system are proposed on-site. Storm water runoff would be directed toward landscape Q
areas and the underground detention basin, which are designed to manage the increase in storm
water runoff from a 100-year storm event. Construction of the proposed on-site drainage system N
would ensure surface runoff would not exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water a
drainage systems. N
In September 2013, Thatcher Engineering prepared a Preliminary Drainage Study for the E
Proposed Project. The study analyzed pre-development and post-development flows for a
10-year, 25-year and 100-year storm events utilizing the Rational Method per San Bernardino a
County Hydrology Manual. The study concluded that flows from the 10-year and 25-year storm
events would be entirely captured within the proposed 7,600 cubic-foot detention basin and no E
off-site flows would result. Analysis of a post-development 100-year storm event indicated that
59 percent of pre-development 100-year flows would leave the site (flows from the 100-year
storm event would be decreased to 6.36 cubic feet per second (cfs) prior to leaving the site). All
storm events that exceed the volume of the infiltration basin would be routed to Waterman
Avenue, which includes an existing drainage system that is designed to capture flows from the
roadway and adjacent properties. Potential impacts to the existing system are considered less
than significant.
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fl The Proposed Project would disturb approximately 1.5 acres of a 3.74-acre site and therefore
would be subject to the NPDES permit requirements. As required, the project proponent
submitted a WQMP to the City for review and approval. Best Management Practices contained
in the WQMP were incorporated into this Initial Study (Mitigation Measures HWQ-1 through
HWQ-12) to ensure potential impacts to water quality are reduced to a less than significant level.
g-h) According to the City's General Plan, Figure S-1 "100 Year Flood Plain,"the Project Site occurs E
outside of the 100-year and 500-year flood zones. Potential impacts from flood events are not (D
anticipated. No significant impact would result.
i) Flood inundations resulting from the failure of the Seven Oaks Dam is a potential hazard in the 0
City of San Bernardino. According to General Plan Figure S-2, the Project Site occurs within the 0
Seven Oaks Dam inundation area. Land within this area could be flooded in the event of dam
failure. The dam is located northeast of the City of Highland in an unincorporated area of San
Bernardino County, and was designed to resist an earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale, M
with any point able to sustain a displacement of four feet without causing any overall structural r
damage. Since the Proposed Project would not include structures for human occupancy,potential d
impacts would be limited to industrial and office uses in the event of dam failure, and therefore is o
considered less than significant. c
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j) There are no oceans, lakes or reservoirs near the Project Site; therefore impacts from seiche and a
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IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING—Would the
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a) Physically divide an established community? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
policy, or regulation of an agency with
jurisdiction over the project(including,but not
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coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted E
for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an r
environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
conservation plan or natural community
conservation plan?
d) Be developed within the Hillside Management ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Overlay District? <'t
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e) Be developed within Foothill Fire Zones A, B, ❑ ❑ ❑ ® v
or C as identified in the City's General Plan?
f) Be developed within the Airport Influence Area ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
as adopted by the San Bernardino International Cn
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Airport Authority?
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a-b) The Proposed Project includes the redevelopment of a 3.74-acre site to include a lowbed heavy °
equipment transport facility. The site is located on the east side of Waterman Avenue between c
Mill Street and Central Avenue; specifically at 673 South Waterman Avenue. The site is M
currently developed with an approximate 9,490 square-foot office building (vacant), which
would remain at the site and serve as administrative offices for the facility. The proposed N
transport facility would transport heavy equipment to and from various customer sites. The r
eastern portion or rear of the site, would be used for the storage of equipment including: M
12 trailers, five (5) trucks, and two (2) pilot vehicles. The business proposes to operate 24 hours
per day, 7 days per week, with office hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A Q
total of 12 employees are anticipated to work at the site each day. The Project would require a
Zone Change to amend the existing land use designation for the site from Office Industrial Park a
(OIP)to Industrial Light(IL). in
Surrounding land uses include: commercial/light industrial to the north, commercial a
development to the west (across Waterman Avenue), residential development to the east, and N
commercial/light industrial and multi-family residential to the south. Given that the proposed
operations would generate an estimated 20 trips per day, operations are anticipated to be s
relatively quiet and would not disrupt sensitive receptors to the south or east. In addition, the
proposed land use would be similar to the adjacent commercial/light industrial to the south and a
north, and commercial development to the west across Waterman Avenue. Upon approval of the
Zone Change, the Proposed Project would be consistent with the City's land use plans and would
not physically divide an established community. No impacts are anticipated.
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c) No habitat conservation or natural community conservation plans have been adopted for the site a
or surrounding area. The nearest conservation area is the Cajon Creek (Cal Mat) Habitat
Conservation Management Area located approximately four miles northwest of the site. No
impact to a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan is anticipated.
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4 d) According to the General Plan, property that contains areas of 15-percent slopes and greater are
considered within the Hillside Management Overlay District (HMOD). The Project Site is
relatively flat with a maximum overall relief of approximately 2 percent. No impacts from
development within a hillside area are anticipated.
e) As shown on Figure S-9 in the City's General Plan, the Project Site does not occur in a fire
hazard area. The site and surrounding area are urbanized with hardscape,parking areas and urban E
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landscape. No impacts from wildland fires are anticipated. r
f) As shown in Figure LU-4 of the City's General Plan, the Project Site occurs near the western
limits of the San Bernardino International Airport (SBIA) Influence Area. However, since the in
future 9,000 square-foot maintenance/repair shop would be less than 35 feet in height (no more 0 rl-
than a two-story structure),no impacts to aircraft are expected. t°
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a) Result in the loss of availability of a known ❑ ❑ ❑
mineral resource that would be of value to the N
region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of a locally-important mineral ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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resource recovery site delineated on a local a
general plan, specific plan or other land use
plan?
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adopted by the State Mining and Geology Board N
and identified in the City's General Plan?
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a-b) No loss of valuable mineral resource will occur with the redevelopment of the Project Site. The
project will demand aggregate resources during redevelopment. Steel, wood, concrete, and E
asphalt will be required as part of the construction of the fuel island, paved equipment storage
area, detention basin and future maintenance/repair shop. These resources are commercially Q
available in the southern California region without any constraint and no potential for adverse
impacts to the natural resources base supporting these materials is forecast to occur over the
foreseeable future. The project demand for mineral resources is not significant due to the
abundance of available local aggregate resources.
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c) The Project Site occurs within Mineral Resource Zone MRZ-2 as adopted by the State Mining
and Geology Board and as identified in the City's General Plan, Figure NRC-3. The primary
goal of mineral resource classification is to identity regionally significant mineral deposits in an
effort to conserve and develop them for anticipated aggregate production needs of the region.
The MRZ-2 areas indicate the existence of construction aggregate deposits that meet certain Q
State criteria for value and marketability based solely on geologic factors. By statute, the Board
does not utilize existing land uses as a criterion in its classification of Mineral Resources Zones. E
Based on the urbanized location of the site, its size, and accessibility by trucks,mining would not r
be feasible and therefore the Proposed Project would not result in the loss or availability of a
known mineral resource that could be developed.
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XI. NOISE—Would the project result in:
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applicable standards of other agencies?
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groundbourne noise levels? L
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ambient noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels existing without the project?
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plan or Airport Influence Area,would the
project expose people residing or working in the E
project area to excessive noise levels?
f) Other: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Discussion:
a) Noise can be measured in the form of a decibel (dB),which is a unit for describing the amplitude
of sound. The predominant rating scales for noise in the State of California are the Equivalent-
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Continuous Sound Level (Leq), and the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL), which are
both based on the A-weighted decibel (dBA). Leq is defined as the total sound energy of time
varying noise over a sample period. CNEL is defined as the time-varying noise over a 24-hour
period, with a weighting factor of 5 dBA applied to the hourly Leq for noises occurring from
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (defined as relaxation hours) and 10 dBA applied to events occurring Q
between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. defined as sleeping hours). The State of California's Office of
Noise Control has established standards and guidelines for acceptable community noise levels E
based on the CNEL and Ldn rating scales. The purpose of these standards and guidelines is to
provide a framework for setting local standards for human exposure to noise. As defined by the
California Office of Noise Control, office buildings,business, commercial, and professional land
uses have a normally acceptable community noise exposure range of 50 dBA CNEL to 70 dBA 0
CNEL. Industrial,manufacturing,utilities, and agricultural land uses have a normally acceptable h
community noise exposure range of 50 dBA CNEL to 75 dBA CNEL. Conditionally acceptable
ranges for new construction are 67 dBA CNEL to 77 dBA CNEL, and 70 dBA CNEL to 80 dBA
CNEL respectively. M
The major noise source at the Project Site and surrounding area is Waterman Avenue. The a
Project Site is surrounded by commercial/light industrial to the north, commercial development o
to the west(across Waterman Avenue),residential development to the east, and commercial/light �
industrial and multi-family residential to the south. Noise measurements conducted as part of the M
City's Draft General Plan EIR indicated existing traffic noise in the project vicinity is moderate a
to high. Measurements along Waterman Avenue for the area between Interstate 10 and Highland N
Avenue indicated that a 70 dBA CNEL along this roadway segment is achieved at 86 feet from
the Waterman Avenue roadway centerline. According to the proposed site plan, the existing
office building is set back approximately 130 feet from the roadway centerline. Employees and V
patrons would not be exposed to noise levels in excess of State established normally acceptable c
community noise exposure ranges for industrial uses of 50 dBA CNEL to 75 dBA CNEL. A less
than significant impact would result.
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b) Construction and post-construction activities would not require the use of equipment that would a
generate excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels. No impact would result. N
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C) The Proposed Project is anticipated to generate short-term construction noise. The project is not s
anticipated to expose people to noise levels or generate noise levels in excess of standards 5
established in the City's General Plan or Development Code. Sensitive single family residential a
and multi-family residential uses occur east and south of the Project Site, these receptors may
experience temporary short-term construction impacts associated with the equipment staging
area in the southeast corner of the property. Per the City Development Code Section 8.54.060(i)
construction [...] performed pursuant to a valid written agreement with the City, or any of its r
political subdivisions, which provides for noise-mitigation measures is exempt from prohibited a
acts of the noise control chapter. Additionally, the Proposed Project would be subject to Section
8.54.070 of the Development Code that restricts all construction activities to occur between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (Ord. MC-1246, 5-21-07). The following mitigation measure
is recommended to mitigate short-term construction noise impacts.
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N-1: All construction activities shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday. Additionally the following mitigation requirements
shall be imposed in other to further mitigate the impacts of noise.
• All construction vehicles shall have mufflers and be maintained in good
operating order at all times. Q
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• All trucks waiting to be loaded or unloaded with construction material and E
or/during operation of the facility shall not be left to idle for more than 10 CD
minutes.
Implementation of the proposed mitigation measure would ensure that short-term impacts 0
associated with project construction would be reduced to a level less than significant.
d) The proposed transport facility would transport heavy equipment to and from various customer
sites. The business proposes to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with office hours M
from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A total of 12 employees are anticipated to r
work at the site each day. The Proposed Project is anticipated to generate approximately 20 trips
per day [4 office employees, (5 truck drivers and 2 pilot car drivers, two shifts per day) and o
2 yard/miscellaneous employees]. Noise associated with the operation of the facility would be
short-term when equipment is removed and returned to the facility. Implementation of the M
Proposed Project would include a Zone Change from Office Industrial Park to Industrial Light. a
No significant long-term project impacts are anticipated because the proposed development N
would be consistent with the General Plan. r
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f) As shown in Figure LU-4 of the City's General Plan, the Project Site occurs near the western
limits of the San Bernardino International Airport (SBIA) Influence Area. The San Bernardino 0
Airport is an Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Part 139 commercial airport, rated for Stage 2
aircraft, which includes aircraft that meets the noise levels prescribed by Federal Aviation
regulations (FAR) Part 36 and are less stringent than those established for the quieter designation
(Stage 3). The FAA Advisory recommends the use of a cumulative noise measure, the 24-hour a
equivalent sound level (Lq (24)), so that the relative contributions of aircraft and other sound N
sources within the community may be compared. The FAA recommends exterior noise criteria a
for aircraft based on the types of surrounding land uses. According to General Plan Draft EIR E
Table 5.10-4, the normally compatible community sound level within an industrial area is R
77 Lq(24). The normally acceptable State-established community noise exposure range for a
industrial uses is 50 dBA to 75 dBA CNEL. Noise measurements conducted as part of the City's
Draft General Plan EIR indicated noise levels along Waterman Avenue, for the area between E
Interstate 10 and Highland Avenue, at 70 dBA CNEL up to 86 feet from the Waterman Avenue
roadway centerline. Operation of the transport facility would not involve the generation of w
excessive noise and Waterman Avenue would continue to be the greatest noise generator; based Q
on the existing data the facility is anticipated to experience noise in a range that would not
exceed the normally compatible community sound level of 77 Leq(24).
Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact With Impact
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XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING—Would the
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project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, ❑ ❑ ❑
either directly(for example,by proposing new
homes and businesses) or indirectly(for (D
example,through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?
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substantial numbers of people,necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
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a) The Proposed Project includes the redevelopment of a 3.74-acre site to include a lowbed heavy o
0 equipment transport facility. A total of 12 employees are anticipated to work at the site each day. Q
The addition of 12 employees would not induce a substantial population growth in the area. The
Project Site is developed with a 9,490 square-foot office building, which is currently vacant, but N
at one point likely provided employment for ten to 20 people.
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According to the General Plan Draft EIR Table 5.11-2, in 2025 the City of San Bernardino is o
projected to have a high level of jobs-to households, which reflects the fact that San Bernardino C
is and will continue to be a center for employment. The City currently houses an international
airport (anticipated to come on line in the near future) and major educational institutions, and is
the home of significant government offices (County of San Bernardino, County Court House, in
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Caltrans, Federal, etc.) and regional transportation facilities (railroads, airport, and freeways). CL
There are numerous related businesses that locate within the City to be near these uses. Build-out
of the proposed General Plan accounts for these existing uses and potential businesses. Although
the project includes a Zone Change from Office Industrial Park(OIP)to Industrial Light(IL),the
intensity of the proposed use is similar to the previous office building that occupied the site, and
as previously discussed, would likely require similar amount of employees to operate. Therefore, a
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it is anticipated that the redevelopment of the site would not result in impacts to population
growth.
b) The Project Site is currently developed with 9,490 square-foot office building that is currently
vacant. No impacts to existing housing would result.
Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact With Impact
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a) Would the project result in substantial adverse ❑ ❑ ® ❑
physical impacts associated with the provision Q
of new or physically altered governmental
facilities, need for new or physically altered (D
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which could cause significant environmental
impacts, in order to maintain acceptable 'o
service ratios,response times or other
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performance objectives for any of the public
services:
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Fire protection, including medical aid? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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Police protection? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ a
Schools? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ o
Parks or other recreational facilities? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Other governmental services? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ M
b) Other: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N
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a) Fire Protection: The City of San Bernardino Fire Department provides fire protection and o
emergency medical services to the Project Site and vicinity. The Fire Department provides
emergency medical care (with emergency medical team personnel and paramedics), "HazMat"
(hazardous materials)teams and resources, and aircraft rescue and fire fighting services. The Fire
Department also conducts fire safety inspections of businesses, and educates the public about
safety measures through school and disaster preparedness programs. 0-
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The City of San Bernardino has a mutual aid agreement with the County of San Bernardino and
the California Department of Forestry for local fire protection. The State currently is providing
funding and operational assistance via the State Chaparral Management and Forest Stewardship U
Programs to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations, improve important wildlife habitat, and Q
enhance watershed value. d
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The City of San Bernardino Fire Department has 12 fire stations within the city limits. The
nearest station to the Project Site is located at 200 East 3rd Street, approximately 1.2 miles north Q
of the Project Site. The current total number of personnel available to respond to emergencies,
including two battalion Chief Officers, is 51 divided among the twelve stations. Response time
for a unit varies and depends on the location of the response site; however, the City's adopted
response time standard is five minutes or less for 90 percent of the emergency calls for service.
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Since the nearest fire station is located approximately one-mile from the Project Site and since
the Project Site is an in-fill development within an established commercial/residential area
redevelopment of the Project site would not have a significant impact on fire service response
times. Developer impact fees are collected at the time of building permit issuance and therefore,
impacts are considered less than significant. d
Police Protection: The City of San Bernardino Police Department provides law enforcement E
services for businesses and residences within the city limits. All emergency calls and requests for 2
service from the Project Site would be dispatched from the main police station at 710 North D
Street. As crime and calls for service change over time, the District's boundaries and staffing
assignments are evaluated to maintain a balance of service across the City. Staffing for the 0
department is not based on a particular ratio of "officers per thousand" but is determined to
provide the ability to conduct proactive community-oriented policing and problem solving.
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The Proposed Project includes the redevelopment of a 3.74-acre site to include a lowbed heavy M
equipment transport facility. A total of 12 employees are anticipated to work at the site each day. r
The City of San Bernardino Police Department reviews staffing needs on a yearly basis and d
adjusts service levels as needed to maintain an adequate level of public protection. Similarly, o
developer impact fees are collected at the time of building permit issuance to offset project
impacts. Therefore, impacts to law enforcement are anticipated to be less than significant. M
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Schools: The Project Site is located within the boundary of the San Bernardino City Unified N
School District. As determined in the General Plan Update EIR, build-out of the City would
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result in a substantial increase in student population, which would require additional school
facilities and personnel. The report concluded that upon implementation of General Plan policies,
regulatory requirements, and standard conditions of approval, the impact to school services o
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would be less than significant. Construction and operation of new school facilities would be
funded through school impact fees assessed on new developments that occur within the school
district. Redevelopment of the Project Site is not anticipated to increase population growth in
within the area, as the proposed 12 employees would likely come from within the City or a
surrounding community, and therefore would not generate new students. No impact is N
anticipated.
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Parks: There are a total of 52 developed parks and recreational facilities in the City,
encompassing approximately 540 acres. There are also three regional parks within the area of the Q
city. Additionally, many school sites, community centers and senior centers throughout the City
are available for recreational activities.
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The Proposed Project includes the redevelopment of a 3.74-acre site to include a lowbed heavy
equipment transport facility. A total of 12 employees are anticipated to work at the site each day. Q
The Proposed Project would not induce residential development and would not significantly
increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such
AF O=Nk that substantial physical deterioration of any facilities would result. Implementation of policies
listed in the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan Update, and collection of
developer impact fees would ensure impacts to recreational facilities are less than significant.
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'i Government Services: The proposed development would not require the use of governmental
services beyond the approval and permitting process. The Proposed Project is consistent with the
General Plan. Therefore, no impact is anticipated.
Solid Waste: The Proposed Project will be served by the City of San Bernardino Refuse & 4
Recycling Division, which provides collection services to residential and commercial customers co
for refuse, recyclables, and greenwaste. Materials that are not recycled in compliance with the r
Intergraded Waste Management Act (AB 939) are taken to one of two regional landfills in the
valley(San Timoteo: permitted until 2026 or Mid-Valley: permitted until 2033). Y
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According to the California Integrated Waste Management Board's estimated solid waste M
generation rates for offices, the previous land use of office generated approximately 56.94
pounds per day (0.006 pounds per square-foot per day) or 0.03 tons per day. Proposed
redevelopment of the site would continue to use the existing 9,490 square-foot office for M
administrative use. However, it is anticipated that the use would be less intense, as only five r
administrative employees would be within the office space, and therefore would have a a
significant reduction in the amount of solid waste previously generated at the site. The San o
Timoteo and Mid-Valley sanitary landfills are permitted to receive 1,000 tons per day and �
7,500 tons per day, respectively. Estimated project-generated waste represents approximately M
0.003 percent and 0.0004 percent of the total permitted waste received at these landfill facilities, Q
respectively. The solid waste collection system would not be affected by the redevelopment of N
the Project Site. r
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Oil and other petroleum-based products generated by the future maintenance/repair shop, would
be handled and disposed of in accordance with applicable State and federal regulations. No 0
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significant impacts to recycling facilities are anticipated.
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a) Would the project increase the use of existing ❑ ❑ ® ❑ a
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial E
physical deterioration of the facility would
occur or be accelerated? Y
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b) Does the project include recreational facilities ❑ ❑ ❑
or require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
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c) Other: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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a) The Proposed Project includes the redevelopment of a 3.74-acre site to include a lowbed heavy Q
equipment transport facility. A total of 12 employees are anticipated to work at the site each day. _
As discussed in Section XIII Public Services of this Initial Study,the Proposed Project would not E
induce residential development and would not significantly increase the use of existing 0
neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical 3:
deterioration of any facilities would result. Implementation of policies listed in the Parks and
Recreation Element of the General Plan Update, and collection of developer impact fees would 0
ensure impacts to recreational facilities are less than significant.
b) The Project includes the redevelopment a 3.74-acre site to include a lowbed heavy equipment
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transport facility, and does not include recreational facilities. No impact from the construction or M
expansion of existing recreational facilities would result.
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XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC—Would the
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in relation to the existing traffic load and
capacity of the street system(i.e.,result in a
substantial increase in either the number of
vehicle trips,the volume to capacity ratio on a
roads, or congestion at intersections)? N
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level of service standard established by the
county congestion management agency for Q
designated roads or highways?
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including either an increase in traffic levels or a
change in location that results in substantial
safety risks?
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feature(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
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equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ❑ ❑ ❑ ® �,
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g) Conflict with adopted policies,plans, or ❑ ❑ ❑ ® E
programs supporting alternative transportation
(e.g.,bus turnouts,bicycle racks)? y
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a-b) The Proposed Project includes the redevelopment of a 3.74-acre site to include a lowbed heavy M
equipment transport facility. The proposed transport facility would transport heavy equipment to
and from various customer sites. The eastern portion or rear of the site would be used for the a
storage of equipment including: 12 trailers, five (5) trucks, and two (2) pilot vehicles. The 0
facility is proposed to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with office hours from 7 a.m. �
to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A total of 12 full-time employees are anticipated to work at M
the site each day and would consist of the following: five (5) truck drivers; two (2) pilot car Q
drives; four (4) administrative office employees; and one (1) yard worker. It is anticipated that a N
maximum of three (3) visitors would visit the site each day. Customers are rarely anticipated to
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come to the facility, most communication with customers would be via phone, mail, email, or M
when a driver is on location delivering or picking up their equipment. The four(4) administrative
office employees and one (1) yard worker are anticipated to arrive at the site between 7 a.m. and o
9 a.m. and leave between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., each day, Monday through Friday. 0
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The facility's five (5) trucks are anticipated to leave the site at varying times each day within a
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24-hour period. Once a truck leaves the facility, the driver has a schedule of equipment moves a
for the day that the driver completes and then returns to the facility at the end of their shift. A N
maximum of two (2) trucks and two (2) pilot vehicles are anticipated to enter or exit the site a
between the peak hours of 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Occasionally, a s
transport may occur across state lines and the truck driver may not return for a few days.
Future operation of the approximate 9,000 square-foot maintenance/repair shop would be
exclusively for the facility's equipment and vehicles. No new trips would be associated with this
future use. _
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Based on the General Office land use trip generation rate, as presented in the annual Institution ¢
of Transportation Engineers, the existing office building on-site previously generated
approximately 104 trips per day. The Proposed Project is anticipating the generation of 20 trips
per day. Since the Proposed Project would result in a decrease of 84 trips per day for the area, as
compared to the previous land use, no significant impacts to traffic are anticipated, and a less
than significant impact would result.
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C) Per the San Bernardino County General Plan Map FH30B the Project Site is located within the
Airport Safety Review Area 3 for the San Bernardino International Airport. Policy in the Safety
Element of the General Plan requires airport safety reviews of all land uses proposed within any =
Airport Safety Area in the County. Per the General Plan, all discretionary projects, as defined by Q
CEQA, within safety areas designated and mapped in the General Plan require airport safety
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Part 77. The Proposed Project is not anticipated to result in significant impacts associated with
the San Bernardino International Airport Safety Review Area. No impacts to air traffic patterns, cn
including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location would result.
d) The Proposed Project would not create or substantially increase hazardous conditions due to its �
design. There are no sharp curves, dangerous intersections, or incompatible uses that would M
interfere with traffic flow. Access to the site would be provided by two existing driveways along r
Waterman Avenue (curb and gutter is currently in place at the site). The northernmost driveway a
throat is proposed to be expanded from 24 feet to 65 feet along with supplemental striping o
denoting a width of 50 feet to accommodate the facility's truck and trailer movements entering
and exiting the site. As proposed, the site design eliminates potential traffic hazardous by M
expanding the northerly driveway.No significant impacts are anticipated. Q
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appropriate access at the site. Site plans are reviewed by the City Fire Department to ensure
adequate access for fire apparatus is provided. No significant impacts are anticipated. c.
f) According to the City's Development Code the Proposed Project is required to provide
29 parking spaces. The site plan allocates a total of 29 parking spaces (including two accessible
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transportation and no impact is anticipated. Currently there are no designated bike lanes along E
Waterman Avenue, and the nearest bus stop (Omnitrans Waterman at Central—Northbound line) R
is located approximately 600 feet south of the site. Given the distance to this bus stop and a
proposed expansion of driveway, no increase in hazards to bicyclists or pedestrians is
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treatment system, which has waste treated by the San Bernardino Water Reclamation Plant
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(SBWRP). The Proposed Project would generate wastewater that can be discharged to a
municipal system with sufficient capacity. The SBWRP is a regional plant that serves a larger
'i population than just the City of San Bernardino (Loma Linda, Highland and San Bernardino
'j International Airport). The existing flow to the SBWRP of 28 MGD could be expected to
I increase cumulatively (at buildout) by 20.2 MGD for a total flow of 48.2 MGD. This amount a
would exceed the existing design capacity of 33 MGD by 15.2 MGD. Additional facilities would
need to be built or expansion of existing facilities would need to be completed to accommodate E
the proposed build-out in the service area of the SBWRP.
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Collection System Master Plan report of 2002 predicted an increase in system pipe capacity 0
deficiencies of 57,022 out of 750,718 linear feet of pipe by the year 2025. That report was not
based on the build-out projections presented in the General Plan update EIR.
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Wastewater Collection System Master Plan to reflect General Plan Update build-out statistics, r
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vehicle wash area, would produce similar flows previously generated at the site. These flows
would be accommodated with existing capacities of both the sewer system and the SBWRP. The M
project would be required to meet the requisites of the City of San Bernardino and the Santa Ana �-
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channels, storm drains, street waterways, natural drainage courses, dams, basins, and levees. a
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Bernardino County Flood Control District, ACOE, and the San Bernardino International Airport d
and Trade Center. Design and construction of storm drain and flood control facilities are the s
responsibility of the City Public Works Department. The Proposed Project would not require the
construction of new storm water facilities. As discussed with the City, storm water would be a
controlled on-site through construction of an underground detention basin (see Section VIII of
this Initial Study for a detailed discussion of the proposed on-site storm water system). Details of E
the system would be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Staff. No impacts are
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the City. The SBMWD serves an area of approximately 43 square miles with 35,246 service
connections. The Department produces over 497 gallons per capita per day, with the average
metered consumption of 330 gallons per capita per day. Currently, the SBMWD available
groundwater supply is approximately 49,460 acre-feet per year or 16.1 billion gallons per year.
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The San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (SBVMWD) was formed in 1954 to plan
long-range water supply for the San Bernardino Valley. It imports water into its service area
through participation in the California State Water Project and manages groundwater storage
within its boundaries. SBVMWD covers about 325 square miles and includes the cities and Q
communities of San Bernardino, and other cities within the region. _
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along the new rolling gate and along a portion of the east property boundary), and use of the y
office building would be less intense (i.e., likely less employees than the previous full use of the w
office), it is anticipated that the proposed facility with the addition of the vehicle wash area, 0
would require a similar water demand as the previous office use at the site. The project's water co
supply requirements would be assessed during project review and approval. The applicant would
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for refuse, recyclables, and greenwaste. Materials that are not recycled in compliance with the o
Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939) are taken to one of two regional landfills in the
valley (San Timoteo: permitted until 2026 or Mid-Valley: permitted until 2033). According to M
the California Integrated Waste Management Board's estimated solid waste generation rates for Q
offices, the previous land use of office generated approximately 56.94 pounds per day N
(0.006 pounds per square-foot per day) or 0.03 tons per day. Proposed redevelopment of the site
would continue to use the existing 9,490 square-foot office for administrative use. However, it is
anticipated that the use would be less intense, as only five administrative employees would be
within the office space, and therefore would have a significant reduction in the amount of solid o
waste previously generated at the site. The San Timoteo and Mid-Valley sanitary landfills are W
permitted to receive 1,000 tons per day and 7,500 tons per day, respectively. Estimated project-
generated waste represents approximately 0.003 percent and 0.0004 percent of the total permitted
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not be affected by the redevelopment of the Project Site. N
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shop, would be handled and disposed of in accordance with applicable State and federal 0
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the quality of the environment, substantially
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area designated as critical habitat for either the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat, the Coastal ,
California gnatchatcher or the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly. According to the City of San N
Bernardino General Plan Land Use Map, the site is designated Office Industrial Light, and is U
currently developed with an office building (vacant) and related parking, driveways and N
landscaping. During a recent site visit conducted on October 29, 2013, the site, with the
exception of ornamental landscaping including 21 trees mainly along the western boundary of E
the site and a vacant office building, was void of vegetation and in a graded state. Therefore, it is
anticipated that no impacts to any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status
species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of
Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would result.
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not located in an area of concern for Archaeological Resources or in an Urban Archaeological
District containing Historical Archaeological Resources. No impact to cultural resources is
anticipated. However, if any sensitive historic or pre-historic artifacts are uncovered during any
excavation and construction activities, a qualified archaeologist should be contacted for
evaluation of the deposits. This standard condition of approval would relieve any potentially
significant impacts to cultural resources.
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Fossil remains may occur throughout the City. Similarly, construction activities, particularly
grading, could adversely affect unknown archaeological resources. Since the distribution is
unknown implementation of Mitigation Measures CR-1 and CR-2 would ensure potential
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anticipated.
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directly or indirectly. The Project Site does not occur on a list of hazardous materials sites M
compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5, and therefore would not create a T
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a 10-foot by 20-foot fuel island for the facility's trucks, a 20-foot by 30-foot wash down area, an o
approximate 9,000 square-foot maintenance/repair shop, a 7,600 cubic-foot underground r
detention basin for water quality purposes. The proposed aboveground fuel storage tank would N
hold a volume of approximately 2,500 to 3,000 gallons. Approximately 400 to 500 gallons of
fuel would dispensed per day for the facility's vehicles. The future maintenance/repair shop
would be exclusively for equipment at the facility and would house relatively small amounts of
oil and other petroleum-based products. Storage and disposal of these materials would be in o
accordance with applicable State and federal regulations.
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proposed expanded driveway. The fuel supply would be exclusively for equipment at the
facility; it is anticipated that no more than 500 gallons of fuels would be dispensed per day. The a
Project proponent would file a Spill Contingency Plan with the County of San Bernardino
Hazardous Materials Department and all operation of the fuel island would be required to
comply with all federal, state, and local laws regulating the management and use of hazardous
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2. Draft San Bernardino General Plan Update and Associated Specific Plans EIR, The Planning E
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3. City of San Bernardino Development Code
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This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program was prepared to implement the mitigation
measures outlined in the Draft and Final Initial Study(herein Final Initial Study) for Zoning Map
I Zone Amendment 13-07 and Development Permit-P 13-08. This program has been prepared in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the State and City of Q
San Bernardino CEQA Guidelines.
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measures or conditions imposed on a project to mitigate or avoid adverse effects on the
environment. The law states that the monitoring or reporting program shall be designed to ensure
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for each action. On each of these record sheets, the pertinent actions and dates
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be retained by the City of San Bernardino.
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paleontologist shall be contacted to determine the significance, and make
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Bernardino and in compliance with the guidelines of the California Environmental
Quality Act. :
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must cease immediately and the San Bernardino County Coroner and a qualified
archaeologist must be notified. The Coroner will examine the remains and
determine the next appropriate action based on his or her findings. If the coroner
determines the remains to be of Native American origin, he or she will notify the c
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Commission will then identify the most likely descendants to be consulted °-
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HWQ-l: The vehicle wash area shall be directly connected to the storm drain and
grease interceptor which shall outlet to the underground basin.
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exceeds 25 percent or more of the sediment/debris storage capacity.
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Industrial Light (IL) and establish a heavy equipment transport facility with ancillary auto repair. The project site is >
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Chair Heasley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Commissioner Durr led the flag salute.
Present: Commissioners: Heasley,Durr,Machen,Lopez, Grochulski,Barnhardt,Paxton,Dailey.
Excused: Brown. Absent: Thomas. Staff present: Mark Persico, Interim Community
Development Director; Henry Empeno, Jr., Senior Deputy City Attorney; Aron Liang, Senior _
Planner.
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Senior Planner Aron Liang administered the oath. E
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CONSENT AGENDA:
Senior Planner Aron Liang,gave a brief presentation of the consent agenda.
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1. Minutes of March 19, 2014. Staff recommends approval of these minutes.
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2. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 18895 (SUBDIVISION 13-03) °
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A request to consolidate 4 parcels consisting of approximately 2.96 acres and
subdivide into 12 single-family residential lots, with a minimum lot size of 7,220 a
square feet. The project site is located in the northeast corner of Mill and Macy
Streets in the Residential Suburban(RS) zone.
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Environmental Determination: Exempt from CEQA per 15332, In-fill Development a
Owner/Applicant: Secured Income Group/Tom Love N
APN's: 0142-151-11, 12, 17 and 0142-361-08
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Recommended Motion: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve c
Tentative Tract Map 18895 (Subdivision 13-03) based on the Findings of Fact N
contained in the Staff Report and subject to the Conditions of Approval. T7
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Commissioner Dailey made a motion to approve the consent agenda. r
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Commissioner Paxton seconded the motion.
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The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Heasley, Durr, Machen, Lopez, Grochulski, a
Barnhardt, Paxton, Dailey.Nays: None. Abstain:None. Excused: Brown. Absent: Thomas.
PUBLIC COMMENTS -ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
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No comments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 13-19 — A request to es
recycling facility in an existing building of approximately 14,958-square foot and
construct a 30,000-square foot storage building, located at 2192 West Highland
Avenue, in the Industrial Light (IL) zone.
Environmental Determination: Exempt from CEQA per 15301, Existing Facilities
Owner/Applicant: Runtang Yan/ Suresh Doddiah m
APN: 0268-351-22
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Recommended Motion: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve E
Conditional Use Permit 13-19 based on the Findings of Fact contained in this Staff :
Report and subject to the Conditions of Approval.
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Senior Planner Aron Liang gave a brief presentation of the project. C°
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Paul Sanborn,3559 Genevieve St., spoke in favor of the project.
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Thomas Harrison, 2038 W. Adams St., spoke in opposition of the project. M
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Randolph Riley, 2344 Donald St., spoke in opposition of the project. o
Commissioner Machen directed towards Senior Planner Aron Liang and asked about the c
odors coming from the facility and if he knew anything about the issue. r
Senior Planner Aron Liang stated that staff was not aware of any odor issues at this site. N
The department had not received any complaints based on Code Enforcement records and our T-
Permits Plus data base. This is the first it had been expressed.
Randolph Riley states that the recycling plants in San Bernardino have bad odors emitting N
from them and the liquid from the can and bottles soak into the ground and that is where the
odor comes from.
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Senior Planner Aron Liang stated that going back into the history of the property, the
vegetation was overgrown and the land had been unkept. Through the development process,
the vegetation would be cut back, the asphalt would get repaved. If there are issues in the a
ground pertaining to unwanted elements, they would be cleared out.
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Randolph Riley suggested that the commissioners visit one of the existing facilities to smell
what he was talking about.
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Senior Planner Aron Liang stated that the materials that are proposed to be collected at the
facility include bottles, CRV items, metals, and those are just some of the items. He was not
aware that these would generate the type of odor he was describing. He also made them
aware that this recycling facility would not store product on site. They would only be there
long enough to get processed then moved.
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Chair Heasley stated that he had been to several recycling facilities in the area that are
indoors and he hadn't noticed any odor coming from those facilities. He stated that there is a
facility on Valley Boulevard and E Street and he doesn't seem to notice any problems with
that location. The only problem there might be are people using shopping carts to transfer
recyclables to those facilities, the subsequently abandoning those shopping carts. He felt that
this company would address all the concerns of the public, and this location will make the d
area look better.
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Randolph Riley stated that the plans showed outdoor storage.
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Chair Heasley stated that he did not see any outdoor storage called out on the plans.
Senior Planner Aron Liang said there was no outdoor storage, and he referenced the
Conditions of Approval in attachment C in item 9. °
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Henry Empeno, Jr., Senior Deputy City Attorney referenced the Conditions of Approval
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Chair Heasley stated that in the plans it refers to a 30,000 sgft storage building and that there a
is no outdoor storage on the lot. He asked the Randolph if that satisfied his concerns. o
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Randolph Riley responded that yes it did. He also expressed concern about security and c
asked if this facility would have night time security. r
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Chair Heasley stated that he was unknowing of how they would run the business as far as N
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Randolph Riley stated that his concern stems from `people' rummaging through whatever
they can to take what they can, and he is concerned that that will happen at this facility.
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Chair Heasley stated that he understood and thanks him for his input and that his statements c
would be taken into consideration.
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Robert Calleros, 2267 W.Adams St., spoke in opposition of the project. g
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Chair Heasley responded to one of Robert's concerns about parking and showed him on the
plan where there would be parking provided for the employees and customers for this facility.
He explained that the trucks and work vehicles would be inside the premises and not on the U
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Robert Calleros asked if the main entrance would be on State Street.
Chair Heasley stated that it looked like the main entrance was going to be on Highland
Avenue.
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Robert Calleros stated that there was no main entrance on Highland right now, that the
trucks were moving through a storage yard area.
Chair Heasley told Robert to keep in mind the facility still had to be built and that the
entrance would be added during construction.
Robert Calleros asked if they planned on irrigating the new landscaping they were going to
put in. His concern was that they would not and the plants would just die. He also expressed
that since this was a residential neighborhood, that a facility like this did not belong there. Q
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Senior Planner Aron Liang referenced the staff report for this item, on page four, Operating E
Characteristics and the operating hours for the facility which would be seven days a week,
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from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Staff would purpose that the hours on weekends be 9:00 am or 3
later to 4:00 pm. He then confirmed that the applicant and client for this item understood
what he was proposing.
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Surresh Doddiah spoke about the project and explained that it used to be the old lumber
yard. It had been abandoned and it has been vacant for years and subject to vandalism, o
graffiti and trash. His client has invested a significant amount of money to improve the
facility and having done so he is looking to protect his investment. He said it is his a
responsibility to make sure that his client complies with all the Conditions of Approval, and o
are able to receive the Certificate of Occupancy. He then briefly summarized the project. 06
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Chair Heasley asked about the storage building indicated on the plans. He said it did not
address whether it had side walls. He asked if it would be covered on the side or just an open
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Surresh Doddiah confirmed that there were walls on the South side and the East side.
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Chair Heasley asked if the backside was enclosed. N
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Surresh Doddiah confirmed that the backside was completely enclosed as well as the East c
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Chair Heasley asked if the side facing Macy Street was enclosed as well.
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Surresh Doddiah said that it was part of the purposed plan but it could be changed to be
enclosed.
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Chair Heasley advised that making that change would be advisable to lessen the attraction of
the recyclable materials that will be there. Q
Surresh Doddiah assured that there would be a 8ft block wall along Macy Street and that
side would not be visible to the general public.
Chair Heasley asked if the block wall was to extend along Macy as well.
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Surresh Doddiah confirmed that the block wall would be from Macy Street and along
Highland Avenue.
Commissioner Dailey asked for clarification on the Exempt CEQA status for the existing
building.
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Senior Planner Aron Liang explained that CEQA allows exemptions for existing buildings. d
That means that if there is an existing site that is already fully developed, we are not a
disturbing new undeveloped land.
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Commissioner Dailey said that he shares a lot of the same concerns expressed by the
resident when it comes to recycling facilities. He spoke about a similar facility off the 215 S
freeway and that it was one of the first things you saw entering the City of San Bernardino.
He said he was also concerned about the theft risk, and given the transient population there is �°
in the City, and the site of shopping carts and baby carriages being pushed along with bags of
items, is concerning to him being in such close proximity to this residential neighborhood.
He asked what kind of controls would be put in place to filter out items like man hole covers o
and copper to ensure they are not being stolen.
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Surresh Doddiah said that his client has multiple locations and is very invested in his o
ate. properties. They have a system of checks and balances that they use. Anything over$100.00
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is monitored and checked by who is bringing in the items. He ensured that measures are put o
in place to help monitor what is being taken in. r
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Commissioner Dailey expressed his appreciation for wanting to bring the new business to N
the City of San Bernardino,but he has reservations regarding recycling facilities in general.
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Commissioner Barnhardt expressed some of the same ideas and concerns as Commissioner
Dailey. He stated that his business is about half a mile away from the facility and he has been N
a victim of theft and his items being recycled numerous times. He stated that when these r
types of facilities are brought so close to residential areas it created theft and an unfair burden o
to that local community.
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Surresh Doddiah stated that one of his client's tactics would be to hire from within the
neighborhood so that there could be a sense of pride created. His client felt that it would be a
in his best interest to do so. ;
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Commissioner Barnhardt stated that he felt the priority for the business wouldn't be to hire
from within but to generate revenue and if that meant recycling stolen goods then that's what
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Surresh Doddiah reiterated that hiring from within the community, they felt,would decrease
those problems. If they felt it was part of the community there would be a sense of pride
{ created.
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Commissioner Barnhardt stated that the overall look of the facility and the plans were not
the problem, that the problem was with the underlying consequences that were a problem for
him.
Surresh Doddiah said that the owner intends to take every opportunity to protect the facility
from being vandalized or stolen from. This is not the first facility his client have owned and
there have been two previous projects similar to this one that have been successful due to d
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Commissioner Paxton asked about the letter that was received regarding the previous
Conditional Use Permit that was submitted for a similar site in that vicinity. He wanted to know E
if it ever came before the Planning Commission and if it was ever denied. He also asked if it was
indeed withdrawn by the applicant. Then he directed a question to Henry Empeno, Jr., Senior
Deputy City Attorney regarding the legitimacy of the legal threat and if they had a case.
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Senior Planner Aron Liang stated that after receiving the letter, staff researched the project M
and found that the project never made it through the processes. The lot in question was a
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on the lot and based on the standard requirements the applicant chose to withdraw the M
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Henry Empeno, Jr., Senior Deputy City Attorney stated that the letter that was received o
F^ clearly stated that the applicant was withdrawing his application, so there is no ground for
challenging the City of San Bernardino. M
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Mark Persico, Interim Community Development Director stated that after all the N
discussion that has been made regarding new conditions, that he would like to add three new
conditions to the Conditions of Approval:
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1. Condition 18: The hours of operation of the facility shall be 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday through Friday, and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. c
2. Condition 19: The building elevation at the North West corner parallel to Macy ry
Street shall be fully enclosed. r
3. Condition 20: The fence along Macy St shall be constructed as an 8ft high decorative
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Chair Heasley asked if everyone understood the new conditions and if anyone opposed to
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Surresh Doddiah stated that the applicant agreed with these conditions. E
Commissioner Durr made a motion to approve Conditional Use Permit 13-19 based on the Q
Finding of Fact contained in the Staff Report and subject to the Conditions of Approval.
Commissioner Machen seconded the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Machen, Lopez, Paxton, Heasley, Durr. Nays:
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rDailey, Barnhardt, Grochulski. Abstain: None. Excused: Brown. Absent: Thomas.
4. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT 13-07 AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT-P 13-08
A request to amend the zoning map for a 3.73-acre parcel project site from Office
Industrial Park (OIP) to Industrial Light (IL) and establish a heavy equipment
transport facility with ancillary auto repair. The project site is located at 673 South
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Environmental Determination: Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration
Applicant: John and Stacy Caddel
APNs: 0280-021-45 and 46
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recommend to the Mayor and Common Council approval of Zoning Map Amendment I-
13-07 and Development Permit-P 13-08,based upon the Findings of Fact contained in
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Senior Planner Aron Liang, gave a brief presentation of the project. a
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Stacey Caddel, 673 South Waterman Ave, gave a brief description on the project and an 0
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-� Commissioner Dailey stated that he was curious for an explanation on the business and was
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Senior Planner Aron Liang needed to make note of an item in Attachment C on Page 3 by
the City Engineer, Robert Eisenbeisz, concerning a new driveway approach that he would
like to review in the final plan check of the project. N
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Commissioner Dailey made a motion to recommend to the Mayor and Common Council
approval of Zoning Map Amendment 13-07 and Development Permit-P 13-08, based on the
Findings of Fact contained in the Staff Report and subject to the Conditions of Approval. a
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Commissioner Grochulski seconded the motion. E
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The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Heasley, Durr, Machen, Lopez, Grochulski, r
Barnhardt, Paxton, and Brown.Nays: None. Abstain: None. Excused: Brown. Absent: Thomas. a
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PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Heasley spoke about an event he was able to attend that spoke on alternative fuels and
Hydrogen Fueled Vehicles. It stressed the importance of looking forward and incorporating that
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1. Transit Overlay District (TOD) Informational purpose — per Planning
Commission's request on March 19, 2014.
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Mark Persico, Interim Community Development Director, stated that at the conclusion of the M
meeting, it would be in good interest to have a representative from SANBAG come and talk
more about what their program is. He then deferred to Senior Planner Aron Liang.
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Senior Planner Aron Liang, gave a brief presentation regarding Transit Overlay District. r
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Commissioner Paxton made a motion which was unanimously carried, to adjourn the Planning
Commission meeting at 7:21 p.m. The next regular meeting was scheduled for Wednesday,
May 21, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers,First Floor, 300 North"D" Street, N
San Bernardino, California.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Common council of the City of San Bernardino will hold a public hearing on
Monday, May 19,2014,at 4:00 p.m. or thereafter in the Council Chambers,City Hall,300 North"D" Street, San
Bernardino,California 92418,on the following item:
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT 13-07 AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT-P 13-08.7 A request to amend the
zoning map for a 3.73-acre parcel project site from Office Industrial Park(OIP)to Industrial Light(IL)and establish a
heavy equipment transport facility with ancillary auto repair. The project site is located at 673 South Waterman Avenue,
in the Office Industrial Park(OIP)zone.
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Environmental Determination: Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration >
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Owner/Applicant: John and Stacy Caddel
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The City of San Bernardino welcomes your participation in evaluating these items.The Mayor and Common Council will
review the proposal and will consider the proposed environmental determination in making a decision.The public is
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welcome to speak at the public hearing or to submit written comments prior to the hearing.For more information,please r>
contact the Community Development Department at City Hall,or by phone at(909)384-5057. w
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If you challenge the resultant action of the Mayor and Common Council in court,you may be limited to raising only those o
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice,or in written correspondence delivered to
the City Planning Division at,or prior to,the public hearing. a
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